vigilant
adjective
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary.
vigilantly
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a word derived from
vigilant.
Example Sentences
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She said it was probably “growing for a good while,” and she initially vigilantly pursued alternative treatments that helped keep the disease at bay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
A Harris campaign spokesperson said in a statement to the media that the campaign "vigilantly monitors and protects against cyberthreats, and we are not aware of any security breaches of our systems".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2024
“In this moment of heightened alert, we are vigilantly monitoring the situation in Iraq and the region. U.S. forces will defend U.S. and coalition forces against any threat,” Central Command said in the release.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
Aware that rejecting religion can come with repercussions, many vigilantly conceal that part of themselves.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
He watched vigilantly until the badger’s squat body disappeared through the trees, but he did not wait for the crackling sound of her departure.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
