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vigilance

[vij-uh-luhns] / ˈvɪdʒ ə ləns /


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One of the most overlooked costs of long-term care is indirect: You’re more vulnerable to scams when health setbacks reduce your vigilance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“Thanks to the vigilance of our law enforcement partners, his scheme ended in failure.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The NGOs also accuse TotalEnergies of not including within its vigilance requirements the "indirect emissions" produced by its end customers burning its products, which amount to 342 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

McOsker attributes the agency’s decision to leave to the vigilance of community members and especially the Harbor Area Peace Patrols.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

I was relieved from it by the humane hand of Mr. David Ruggles, whose vigilance, kindness, and perseverance, I shall never forget.

From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass