Examples of vigilance in a Sentence
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Qubits of any sort are extremely error-prone, and computing with them will require constant vigilance.
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Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency encourages organizations to heighten their cybersecurity vigilance during periods of elevated geopolitical risk.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
And trying to maintain vigilance is a challenge.
—Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
While a watch urges vigilance and planning, a warning means immediate action is needed to stay safe and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency encourages organizations to heighten their cybersecurity vigilance during periods of elevated geopolitical risk.
—William Akoto, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
And trying to maintain vigilance is a challenge.
—Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
While a watch urges vigilance and planning, a warning means immediate action is needed to stay safe and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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