Examples of vigilance in a Sentence
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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False alarms can dull vigilance One key question is how sensitive to make the system, said Nikita Ermolaev, a research engineer at IPVM, which tests and researches security technology.
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Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
While a watch urges vigilance and planning, a warning means immediate action is needed to stay safe and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Her vigilance is intimidating and alluring.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
And trying to maintain vigilance is a challenge.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Amy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
While a watch urges vigilance and planning, a warning means immediate action is needed to stay safe and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Her vigilance is intimidating and alluring.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
And trying to maintain vigilance is a challenge.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being vigilant
Medical Definition
vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
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