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observation

[ob-zur-vey-shuhn] / ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃən /




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That observation comes from Libby Cantrill, Pimco’s keen Washington watcher, who outlined in a recent client note the government’s latest funding requests.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

His jokes - switching easily between Hindi and English and brimming with sarcasm and rooted in everyday observation - helped him build a large online following within a short span of time.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The observation matched the kind of signal the researchers had predicted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The organization is continuing to provide treatment and observation as he heals, with the goal of helping him recover and eventually find a new home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It was a busy, active life, but with little room for her first love: observation and discovery.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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