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vigils

noun

plural of vigil

as in watches

an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity kept vigil at their ailing son's bedside the entire time he was in the hospital

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Recent Examples of vigils Bend residents gathered for vigils as classes were canceled across the area’s 32 schools. — Haven Daley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Many came to mourn at candlelight vigils, remembering the young mother and shining a light on domestic violence. — Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Families of victims have held protests and vigils in Nepal, calling for search efforts to be improved. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Other commemorations are being held across the country, including pro-Palestinian vigils that have been criticized by politicians and Jewish groups. — Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 The vigils symbolized the civil liberties that set Hong Kong apart from mainland China. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 Flags appeared on porches that had never flown them, lines formed at blood banks, donations poured into relief funds, and people of every background stood together at candlelight vigils and interfaith services. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 This Friday, the leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance who organized those vigils — Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho — will be sentenced for incitement to subversion. — Rowena He, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026 In the days after 9/11, people around the world held vigils in solidarity with the United States. — Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

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In this economy, the value of luxury assets like art, watches and fine jewelry is tied to their ability to signal that their owners can afford what others cannot.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
The Indianapolis seizure follows other recent interceptions of counterfeit watches.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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The president’s plan announced Tuesday night would focus on releasing people who were considered gang collaborators, a blanket term that can include anyone from gang lookouts to people who make extortion payments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Closer still to the falls, the mist is heavy enough to drench the sightseers stopping to gawk at the spectacle from viewing points, or on slippery pathways between the various lookouts.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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