as in vigilance
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
it was only her motherly watchfulness that saved the boy from an accident
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Noun
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Managing their playtime requires vigilance, given Olaf’s size and Tank’s vulnerability.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025 -
The notice urges travelers to maintain a high level of vigilance and avoid demonstrations and crowds.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The commemorative coins, which include gold and silver busts of Trump, emerged during the 2024 presidential campaign as one of several merchandising ventures Trump profited from -- a list that also included watches, sneakers, bibles and guitars.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Light play between the sapphire crystal and the lacquered dial gives the watches a more layered, cinematic feel in low light.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to an alert from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a commercial fisherman caught the crustacean on April 22 in the lower Columbia River, which serves as the border between Oregon and Washington.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Each year, the CPB disperses $535 million in taxpayer funds to public radio and TV stations nationwide, stations provide free and universal access to educational shows, emergency alerts and a wide array of news and cultural content.—
Clay Voytek,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Watchfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchfulness. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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