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vigilant

[vij-uh-luhnt] / ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt /


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Central Command tweeted that “U.S. forces across the Middle East remain vigilant and ready.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

“We just need to remain absolutely vigilant, cautious and diligent,” said Macy Steers, co-head of financial lines at CNA Insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Economy Minister Roland Lescure said after the figures that the government "remained vigilant, but without giving in to fear-mongering".

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Seventeen departments of France - in the north-west, as well as Paris - are under an orange alert, indicating people should be "very vigilant" about the weather.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Like us, they are tired—exhausted really—from being vigilant against assaults, from trying to stay on The Beast.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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