vigilant

Example Sentences

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Mostly, he insisted, the unhoused neighbors were vigilant stewards, and helped with sweeping and trash pickup and the like; “99 percent of the time it was working great,” he said.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Mudslides have blocked key roads and several bridges have been flooded, prompting calls for the public to remain vigilant.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late shah, cautioned Iranians to stay vigilant in the face of air strikes and await the right moment to return to the streets.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

If not, America and Israel will have to remain vigilant for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Rahel, on the other hand, was wide awake, fiercely vigilant and brittle with exhaustion from her battle against Real Life.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy