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observation

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




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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

The team also matched different planets with observation methods to improve the chances of detecting signs of life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

These supernova results are preliminary, but they are getting more solid with each observation.

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