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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Being assistant to the president for National Security Affairs is a grueling job requiring 24/7 vigilance.
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Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
That vigilance is itself a form of labor — invisible, unmeasured, and relentless.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The Philippine seismological institute was scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 quake and tsunami in August by installing markers to remind vulnerable towns and cities of the need for constant vigilance, Bacolcol told the Associated Press.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
That vigilance is itself a form of labor — invisible, unmeasured, and relentless.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The Philippine seismological institute was scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 quake and tsunami in August by installing markers to remind vulnerable towns and cities of the need for constant vigilance, Bacolcol told the Associated Press.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being vigilant
Medical Definition
vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
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