stand vigil

Examples (10)

• They decided to stand vigil by his bedside all night, hoping for a recovery.
• For hours, she would stand vigil at the window, waiting for his return from the war.
• The community members gathered to stand vigil outside the embassy in silent protest.
• He was asked to stand vigil over the ancient artifacts, ensuring their safety.
• Throughout the storm, the lighthouse keeper had to stand vigil to guide ships.
• A small group of mourners continued to stand vigil at the memorial site for days.
• We must stand vigil against any attempts to undermine our democratic institutions.
• Has anyone been standing vigil at the patient's room since morning?
• The soldiers were ordered to stand vigil at the border crossing, watching for intruders.
• She used to stand vigil every evening on the porch, hoping for a sign of spring.