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vigilant

[vij-uh-luhnt] / ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt /


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If mold is a concern, home buyers should consider hiring a mold specialist or asking home inspectors to test for mold, if possible, and stay vigilant about the potential growth of the fungus.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Although reliable population data remains limited, conservationists say there are encouraging signs in Awka-Etiti, with local engagement helping residents become vigilant against outside hunters.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“You have to be vigilant with your maintenance, with your homeless outreach, with outreach to businesses, with your marketing and PR,” said Community Development Director Patrick Prescott.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 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

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

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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