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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Light play between the sapphire crystal and the lacquered dial gives the watches a more layered, cinematic feel in low light.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025 -
After delaying the launch, the company released the watch right at the peak of tariff drama.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some 60 miles away, authorities in New York issued air quality alerts on April 24 because the traveling smoke was making the air unhealthy for sensitive groups.—
Jenna Calderón,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound K-10 in Eudora Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on K-10, from East 1900th Road to CR-442/North 1400th Road.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Qui vive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qui%20vive. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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