keep vigil
Example Sentences
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Many parents say they keep vigil at night to protect their children and belongings from invading animals.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
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
Instead of celebrating the marriage, family members gathered at the Kennedy compound to keep vigil for their relatives, awaiting word of their fate.
From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2019
He had told her that he would keep vigil over the grave all night.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
