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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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City officials say the event, where many participants drink alcohol, is chaotic, dangerous and typically requires many rescues and extreme vigilance by police and rangers.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
While no injuries have been reported, the recall highlights the importance of vigilance in food production and consumer awareness.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
And will audiences also rise to the challenge of evaluating information in a moderator-less landscape that demands a constant vigilance of skepticism and discernment?
—Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
While no injuries have been reported, the recall highlights the importance of vigilance in food production and consumer awareness.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
And will audiences also rise to the challenge of evaluating information in a moderator-less landscape that demands a constant vigilance of skepticism and discernment?
—Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being vigilant
Medical Definition
vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
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