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vigilance

[vij-uh-luhns] / ˈvɪdʒ ə ləns /


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Inflation vigilance is always necessary, but caution may be the better part of that vigilance given the energy price shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Got to maintain the vigilance on these voluntary agreements. At peril, we go back to our old ways,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Increased cortisol levels help the body respond to immediate stressors by inducing a state of vigilance," said Prof Trevor Hamilton of MacEwan University, corresponding author.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Sentencing Williams, Recorder Angharad Price said she recognised he had "heightened fear and vigilance" following the earlier confrontation with poachers.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

We had our internal enemies too, and we exercised vigilance.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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