vigilant
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Several African countries have advised their citizens to remain vigilant, with Ghana recently evacuating hundreds of its nationals, citing safety concerns.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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 takeaway from your letter — and the lesson for readers — is that it’s important to be vigilant.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 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
I kept a vigilant watch, sometimes rising in the small hours of the night to gaze out at the moonlit lanes and hedgerows.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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