Examples of vigilance in a Sentence
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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The more recent ClickFix campaigns like these fake Windows update pages are a powerful reminder that user vigilance and cybersecurity awareness training are just as critical as technical defences.
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PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
The explosion occurred as authorities have been increasing vigilance across major Indian cities, particularly following recent reports of large seizures of bomb-making materials.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Still, vigilance is required here.
—Alice Park, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Officials thanked the public for their vigilance and cooperation throughout the recovery effort.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
The explosion occurred as authorities have been increasing vigilance across major Indian cities, particularly following recent reports of large seizures of bomb-making materials.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Still, vigilance is required here.
—Alice Park, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Officials thanked the public for their vigilance and cooperation throughout the recovery effort.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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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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