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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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The crunch of Casper’s tires on the road; my low-key vigilance about him veering into the frigid river below.
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Chris Colin, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
This vigilance underscores its dual goals of fostering economic conditions that sustain both growth and stability.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
Lady Lake Police Chief Steve Hunt praised Bilbrey and the department for their vigilance and dedication to everyday policing.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Continued vigilance over Red 3 could help the nation prioritize consumer safety.
—Lorne J. Hofseth, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2025
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Chris Colin, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
This vigilance underscores its dual goals of fostering economic conditions that sustain both growth and stability.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
Lady Lake Police Chief Steve Hunt praised Bilbrey and the department for their vigilance and dedication to everyday policing.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Continued vigilance over Red 3 could help the nation prioritize consumer safety.
—Lorne J. Hofseth, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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