as in vigilance
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
it was only her motherly watchfulness that saved the boy from an accident
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Noun
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025 -
Regardless of the outcome, encountering a breach of fiduciary duty is a powerful reminder of the importance of vigilance.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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More than 3 million people were under tornado watches in the region Friday afternoon.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Moët is one of the ‘maisons’ that is part of the LVMH Group alongside brands such as Louis Vuitton, which has enjoyed extensive trackside advertising at races this year, and TAG Heuer, the watch brand which became F1’s official timekeeping partner for the 2025 season.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Get security alerts & expert tech tips – sign up for Kurt’s ‘The CyberGuy Report’ now.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The alert, relayed by the National Weather Service, warns that weather conditions are conducive to producing high levels of ozone pollution, prompting officials to advise millions to take specific measures that can reduce emissions—including avoiding drive-thru lanes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Watchfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchfulness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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