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be vigilant



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"It's not just a case of monitoring south of the border, but trying to be vigilant and making early decisions to protect the flock and herd."

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

“To deal with them, we have to be vigilant, we have to continue doing surveillance, and we have to continue doing research.”

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

"As a result, parents have to be vigilant in checking labels and ingredients to determine the nutrient content and processing level of products for their toddlers."

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Turning to refurbished phones, laptops and even game consoles can be a great money-saving move, but it presents its own complications, so you need to be vigilant.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

They’ll know that they need to look out, to be vigilant.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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