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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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That vigilance must not evaporate now simply because some Obama-esque foreign policy rhetoric has gained traction in certain populist circles.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Christmas and Easter carry the same risks and so extra vigilance and a strong but discreet armed police presence is definitely warranted.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Today the work spans Everglades restoration, Biscayne Bay health, smart growth, and policy vigilance at every level.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
Their vigilance comes as many businesses across the city have closed their doors, fearing their customers will be a target.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Christmas and Easter carry the same risks and so extra vigilance and a strong but discreet armed police presence is definitely warranted.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Today the work spans Everglades restoration, Biscayne Bay health, smart growth, and policy vigilance at every level.
—Emily Bramhall, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
Their vigilance comes as many businesses across the city have closed their doors, fearing their customers will be a target.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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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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