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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Executives need to foster a culture of digital vigilance and know how to respond when—not if—an attack occurs.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The key to snagging one is speed and vigilance—airlines often correct the error quickly.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kaia wore a Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress, which features a square neck and ankle-length, paired with black kitten heels, and a simple gold watch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Kaia wore a square-neck dress with low heels and a small watch.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While it is widely understood that sleep is critical to mental and physical health, modern bedtime routines increasingly include screens, apps and notifications—all of which may keep the brain on high alert long after lights out.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The alert is for Northern Sacramento Valley, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Watchfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watchfulness. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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