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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Maintenance and vigilance are a daily reality for the residents.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Successfully delivering sport mega events is logistically complex and requires a level of vigilance to risk that is both sophisticated and, ideally, action oriented.
—Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Traditionally, maintaining vigilance in places like the South China Sea requires constant Naval patrols, which are expensive.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Maintenance and vigilance are a daily reality for the residents.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Successfully delivering sport mega events is logistically complex and requires a level of vigilance to risk that is both sophisticated and, ideally, action oriented.
—Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Traditionally, maintaining vigilance in places like the South China Sea requires constant Naval patrols, which are expensive.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 28 May. 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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