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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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In today’s media landscape, where misinformation often spreads faster than facts, Hemmer emphasizes vigilance and discernment.
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Powell is dealing with mounting pressure from the White House and Congress, with demands both for relief to prevent recession and vigilance to curb inflation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
This new space race will not be won with a single breakthrough or headline achievement, but with sustained commitment, clear-eyed vigilance, and a willingness to adapt over decades.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Powell is dealing with mounting pressure from the White House and Congress, with demands both for relief to prevent recession and vigilance to curb inflation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
This new space race will not be won with a single breakthrough or headline achievement, but with sustained commitment, clear-eyed vigilance, and a willingness to adapt over decades.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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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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