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Examples of vigilance in a Sentence
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
Recent Examples of vigilance from the Web
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Still, though, your own vigilance may be your most important shield.
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For Alexander Hamilton, a typical shift on the job calls for constant vigilance.
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Lan and her mother still address their personal concerns and remain involved in their immediate community—vigilance and self-sacrifice define their citizenship without overwhelming their lives.
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But the work is messy, requiring constant vigilance to be certain that too much of the metal doesn’t pile up in a compact space.
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But critics say that reviewers, who have to decide on each post within seconds, may vary in both interpretation and vigilance.
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The desk of the future is sit-or-stand, and outfitted with sensors that learn your habits and preferences through constant vigilance.
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Police are asking residents to practice vigilance, by locking their vehicles overnight and by not leaving any valuables inside, including key fobs.
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After the word vigilance had been said several times, a doctor in the room raised his hand to corroborate the physiology.
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First Known Use of vigilance
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VIGILANCE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of vigilance for Students
: the quality or state of staying alert especially to possible danger The guards maintained their vigilance in watching for intruders.
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