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eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Really watch your kids in the water Constant vigilance can go a long way when children are in the pool, Muckey said.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
The virus has now been detected in dairy cows in at least five states, a single person in Texas exposed to infected cows, and an egg farm in Texas, all spurring yet more intense monitoring and biosecurity vigilance as the situation continues to evolve.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
The incident became a cautionary tale, highlighting the importance of community vigilance and compassion.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2024
Gerdes also said AVs, unlike humans, don’t tire or become distracted when driving through weather that requires more vigilance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024
The virus has now been detected in dairy cows in at least five states, a single person in Texas exposed to infected cows, and an egg farm in Texas, all spurring yet more intense monitoring and biosecurity vigilance as the situation continues to evolve.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
The incident became a cautionary tale, highlighting the importance of community vigilance and compassion.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2024
Gerdes also said AVs, unlike humans, don’t tire or become distracted when driving through weather that requires more vigilance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2024
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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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