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vigilant

[vij-uh-luhnt] / ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt /


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Policymakers also underscored the need to stay vigilant to the potential spillover of the semiconductor boom into inflation via the wealth effect as wages go up and consumers spend more.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

As artificial intelligence makes it easier for scammers to comb publicly available data and mine hacked emails to carry out new attacks, it’s important to be vigilant about your digital security.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

When the Fed raises short-term rates, it sends out a signal to the bond markets that it is being vigilant about inflation.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Jobseekers are being warned to be vigilant as scammers are targeting people on job listings websites to trick them into downloading bogus interview tools.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

She never struck us like Mrs. Albrecht did, she was actually very quiet, seemingly shoeless, unmatronly, vigilant, gentle.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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