vigilance
Example Sentences
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“Got to maintain the vigilance on these voluntary agreements. At peril, we go back to our old ways,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
"Increased cortisol levels help the body respond to immediate stressors by inducing a state of vigilance," said Prof Trevor Hamilton of MacEwan University, corresponding author.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
Raicek understands how to control a narrative—and guards her own with clear-eyed vigilance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"More than half experienced physical symptoms including difficulty sleeping, headaches or excessive tiredness, while nearly two thirds reported behavioural changes such as distrusting others or hyper vigilance," Halkon said.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
One day, however, even Horatio’s vigilance was not enough to shield us.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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