How to Use vigilant in a Sentence
vigilant
adjective
- When traveling through the city, tourists should be extra vigilant.
- We remain vigilant against theft.
- They were vigilant about protecting their children.
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In a third, a moose doesn’t move at all but stands there, vigilant.
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WIRED,
8 July 2023
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The bird had a pale-yellow coat and tiny, vigilant eyes.
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Eren Orbey,
The New Yorker,
20 Nov. 2023
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We’re taught to be vigilant and courageous and seek the truth and shine light in very dark places.
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Char Adams,
The New Republic,
19 June 2020
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But yeah, there's a real push to stay safe, to stay healthy, to be vigilant.
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Jeff Zillgitt,
USA TODAY,
18 July 2021
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And even some of the strictest and most vigilant among us have decided that enough is enough.
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Laura L. Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2022
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Get used to Aedes and Asian hornets; be vigilant for rats and bed bugs.
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Alena Botros,
Fortune Europe,
22 June 2024
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Tatis has to stay strong and vigilant and healthy for nearly two months.
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San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Aug. 2019
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Be vigilant about cleaning up spills and teach kids to do so, too.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2020
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This summer, millions of kids will hit the pool and the beach, and vigilant parents will be on the lookout.
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Lindsey Murray,
Good Housekeeping,
25 Apr. 2018
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Without more vigilant water use, more of the same may be in store.
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Kurtis Alexander,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 May 2021
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Swim at your own risk and keep a vigilant eye on children.
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Roger Naylor,
The Arizona Republic,
16 May 2024
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Bivens urged residents in the area to stay vigilant and keep their doors locked.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque,
Peoplemag,
12 Sep. 2023
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Though the worst of the storm was past, Bass warned city residents to remain vigilant.
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2024
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The crews are vigilant; the year before, one pronghorn ran into a metal post and broke its back.
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Alex Devoid,
azcentral,
27 Mar. 2018
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Both humans and their furry friends need to stay vigilant to avoid heat stroke this time of year.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
1 Aug. 2024
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That may be good news for the world, but at home, health experts warn that the government needs to stay vigilant.
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New York Times,
9 Nov. 2021
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Be more vigilant about gain of function research and what the NIH is funding.
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Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2022
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More vigilant critics might point out that Naseem, more or less, looks white.
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New York Times,
5 Oct. 2021
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Sun and rain beat against the young lion, Standing for a mystery, vigilant and ...
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David Harsanyi,
National Review,
2 Feb. 2023
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But stay vigilant about crossing the street to avoid others or keep a 6-foot distance.
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Cliff Pinckard,
cleveland,
3 Mar. 2021
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Her hope is folks are vigilant about what else may be at risk on the back of this life-changing decision by the Supreme Court.
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Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
25 July 2022
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To review: Keep vigilant, go with the flow, and keep your exit options open.
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Evelyn Lamb,
Smithsonian,
17 Jan. 2017
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So just friendly reminder to stay vigilant and take care of yourself and wear your masks please and wash your hands a lot.
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Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2020
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There are many store brands and other names included on the list, so be vigilant.
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Mike Wehner,
BGR,
28 Apr. 2021
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Chrome users would also be wise to be extra vigilant at this time.
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Gordon Kelly,
Forbes,
19 June 2021
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Drivers must always remain vigilant and cautious — failure to do so can cost lives.
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Angel Saunders,
People.com,
10 Oct. 2024
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In general, best practices include always wearing a seat belt, driving slowly and carefully through forested areas, and being vigilant in the early morning and evening when deer are most active.
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Alex Groth,
Journal Sentinel,
25 Oct. 2024
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