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vigilance

[vij-uh-luhns] / ˈvɪdʒ ə ləns /


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“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

Policymakers have held rates steady for five consecutive meetings, monitoring falling inflation and a stuttering domestic economy, while highlighting their vigilance of global uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

One of the most overlooked costs of long-term care is indirect: You’re more vulnerable to scams when health setbacks reduce your vigilance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The men of the Columbian Guard stepped up their vigilance.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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