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keep vigil



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Others play Ludo, a board game, as they keep vigil through the night in hopes of being first in line for a COVID-19 shot in the morning.

From Reuters Oct. 14, 2021

Coast Salish community members occupy a watch house in Burnaby, where they keep vigil and host ceremonies to oppose the project.

From Washington Times Mar. 16, 2021

Every day, even over the holidays, she joined Mr. Cemper and his father to keep vigil at the hospital.

From New York Times Oct. 16, 2020

Four Thai navy SEALs were still in the deepest chambers, making their way out after volunteering to keep vigil with the boys.

From Washington Post Jul. 13, 2018

In Paris they keep vigil over the body for three, sometimes four days.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus




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