observation

Example Sentences

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She did not expect this observation to lead her into the study of deep-sea microbial mats.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

An enduring military presence came to Yonaguni in 2016 with a “coastal observation unit.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

His observation comes amid predictions that capital-intensity metrics will outstrip those from the dot-com era, as noted by Morgan Stanley analyst Todd Castagno last month.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Of particular concern may be Kaneva’s observation that California is particularly vulnerable as the most exposed region in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Supporters of Garfield's doctors rushed to their defense, saying that the negative comments were not based on direct observation of the patient or of the autopsy.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow