state of vigilance

collocation in English

meaningsofstateandvigilance

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state
adjective[before noun]
uk
/steɪt/us
/steɪt/
provided, created, or done by the state (= government of ...
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vigilance
noun[U]
uk
/ˈvɪdʒ.əl.əns/us
/ˈvɪdʒ.əl.əns/
more careful attention, especially in order to notice ...
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(Definition ofstateandvigilancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thus learning can, to some extent, be influenced by thestateofvigilancein which the network finds itself at the time of pattern presentation.
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We were satisfied to maintain astateofvigilance.
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Until then, ourstateofvigilancewill be maintained.
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All our preparations must therefore be maintained in astateofvigilance.
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Thus, we remain hopeful but at a very highstateofvigilanceand readiness.
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I confirm that we will continue our highstateofvigilancein deciding whether export licences should be granted.
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I have no doubt that steps have also been taken to secure astateofvigilanceand preparedness in anti-aircraft defences.
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It is not in human nature to maintain a permanentstateofvigilance, yet it is extremely important that we do so.
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Although the ceasefire arrangements are to be welcomed and have allowed some relaxation of our security arrangements, it remains necessary to maintain a highstateofvigilance.
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Reticularis thalami neurons revisited: activity changes during states of vigilance.
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