keep vigil
Example Sentences
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Others play Ludo, a board game, as they keep vigil through the night in hopes of being first in line for a COVID-19 shot in the morning.
From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2021
Coast Salish community members occupy a watch house in Burnaby, where they keep vigil and host ceremonies to oppose the project.
From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2021
It also started study circles on the stone platforms scattered throughout the site, paying participants $300 per month to keep vigil all day.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2015
On a cold and wet night, emergency teams have been toiling under floodlights to reach survivors, as relatives keep vigil outside.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2011
He had told her that he would keep vigil over the grave all night.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
