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Recent Examples of vigilance The holiday underscores the necessity of vigilance in protecting civil liberties against the constant risk of erosion through political compromise or neglect. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025 In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2025 These trends highlight the need for continued vigilance and action at all levels of government to protect homeowners and renters from predatory tactics. J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025 The league says vigilance is key, especially for non-motorized watercraft — powerboats, kayaks, paddleboards, e-foils, fishing gear, water shoes and even floaties — since mussels can survive without water for more than a week, reproduce rapidly and tolerate a wide range of habitat conditions. Rebecca-Ann Jattan, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for vigilance
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watch
Noun
  • Walmart The Lily 2 is Garmin’s lovely little lady watch.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 9 July 2025
  • Remove any watches, rings or jewelry that could constrict swelling.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025

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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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