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vigilant

[vij-uh-luhnt] / ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt /


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Economy Minister Roland Lescure said after the figures that the government "remained vigilant, but without giving in to fear-mongering".

From Barron's • May 29, 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 takeaway from your letter — and the lesson for readers — is that it’s important to be vigilant.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

His eyes, though completely still, somehow seemed the most vigilant.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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