as in watch
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
an army on the qui vive for enemy attack
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Noun
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The top 25 buyers spent more than $111 million and were granted a private VIP reception with Trump, while the top four also received a limited edition Trump Tourbillon watch that sells for $100,000.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025 -
All his Thunder teammates were seated on stage in new Rolex watches.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 3:32 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 3:34 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The alert is for Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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“Qui vive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qui%20vive. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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