vigilant
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Central Command tweeted that “U.S. forces across the Middle East remain vigilant and ready.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026
On Tuesday, DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi called for "calm" and urged Congolese citizens to remain vigilant, after holding a crisis meeting on Monday evening.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Hustled from the scene by a neighboring florist, she meets the vigilant but eccentric Neighborhood Watch group at the home of reclusive former detective Augusta Dupin.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The Riksbank recently held its key policy rate at 1.75%, although it pledged to remain vigilant about the risks of inflation rising due to high energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
But inches away, he felt tense and vigilant.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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