“He has a kvius to learn two Mishnayos before shachris.” (Weiser)

“The young bochur needed a kvius and couldn't learn out of town.” (Weiser)

“He has a kvius that begins with waking up at 6:00 A.M. exactly.” (Weiser)

"The rationale is because the eating in Yeshiva is not considered a kvius a set place where they are established – rather it is considered like a regular restaurant where one pays for a meal." (source)