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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Such vigilance has mostly been absent from the current Congress.
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Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile money vigilance means being cautious and concerned about your financial well-being.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
While free identity protection helps, long-term vigilance matters most.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
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Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile money vigilance means being cautious and concerned about your financial well-being.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
While free identity protection helps, long-term vigilance matters most.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 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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