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 watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, Camden, Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025 -
And while only the ultra-wealthy may get to wear the future first, the ripple effects of these horological marvels will ultimately shape the watches of tomorrow for everyone.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The alert is for Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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The alert is for Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Qui vive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qui%20vive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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