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observation

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




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It was my ticket to free meals, drinks and a ride on the High Roller observation wheel, all perks of the $200 room deal I booked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Still, while the European Union's election observation mission noted problems in how the vote was conducted, it gave its seal of approval.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"The conduct at issue, namely the observation and recording of our training session ahead of a fixture of such significance, goes to the heart of sporting integrity and fair competition," Middlesbrough's statement said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The rooms have exercise equipment and a TV to keep people comfortable while they’re waiting under observation.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Because science is based upon observation and experiment, some critics argue that string theory is not science but philosophy.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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