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Examples of vigilance in a Sentence
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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In his autobiography about growing up in South Africa, comedian and political commentator Trevor Noah succinctly addresses the extra vigilance required of Black men and their posture in a white supremist society.
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Beth Linker, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
The collective effort of our community leaders, law enforcement, and every concerned citizen is crucial in maintaining vigilance against the spread of hate and violence.
—Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Staying viable over time demands constant vigilance for the way your product is situated in the market and how customers are responding.
—Haresh Bhungalia, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Sightings are not guaranteed, but patience and vigilance are often rewarded.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
In studies, people report feeling stressed and fatigued following even a brief vigilance task.
—Matthew Robison, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
Even with extensive security measures, corrections officers have to practice extreme vigilance at all times, Mellow added.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Benzinga The Federal Reserve's recent minutes revealed a cautious approach toward rate cuts, emphasizing vigilance against inflation.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2024
In some cases, U.S. military officials have acknowledged that, despite their vigilance, some incoming drones had managed to get through.
—Tim Craig, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
Beth Linker, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
The collective effort of our community leaders, law enforcement, and every concerned citizen is crucial in maintaining vigilance against the spread of hate and violence.
—Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Staying viable over time demands constant vigilance for the way your product is situated in the market and how customers are responding.
—Haresh Bhungalia, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Sightings are not guaranteed, but patience and vigilance are often rewarded.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
In studies, people report feeling stressed and fatigued following even a brief vigilance task.
—Matthew Robison, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
Even with extensive security measures, corrections officers have to practice extreme vigilance at all times, Mellow added.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Benzinga The Federal Reserve's recent minutes revealed a cautious approach toward rate cuts, emphasizing vigilance against inflation.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2024
In some cases, U.S. military officials have acknowledged that, despite their vigilance, some incoming drones had managed to get through.
—Tim Craig, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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