vigilance

Example Sentences

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McOsker attributes the agency’s decision to leave to the vigilance of community members and especially the Harbor Area Peace Patrols.

From Los Angeles Times

They also said the pilots of the American Airlines flight had “failed to maintain vigilance” to avoid the Army aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal

A shopping centre spokesman said: "The centre management team and all of our local stakeholders are committed to the upmost levels of safety and vigilance across the town centre."

From BBC

These events have created heightened vigilance among governments in the region, including Nigeria, which has traditionally positioned itself as a stabilising force within the regional grouping Ecowas.

From BBC

"This act cannot be justified in any way and once again proves the need to increase vigilance and consolidate all efforts to counter external factors," he added.

From Barron's