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Such heedfulness may be one of the things that Americans would like most from the U.S. banking system.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thanks to Media's taste and heedfulness, the strangers above mentioned proved truly acceptable.

From Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I by Melville, Herman

If thou attendest with heedfulness to these three fires, thou wilt succeed in conquering the three worlds.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

He would die rather than give you any reason for the slightest murmur; but, Cecil, dearest, that very heedfulness shows there is something he cannot give you.”

From The Three Brides by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Robert was thankful for her heedfulness, and owned himself tired, dismissing his sister with a blessing that had in it a tone of protection.

From Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster by Yonge, Charlotte Mary