observation
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In town, a few residents wandered through a mostly empty shopping mall, while members of the security forces ate ice lollies at an observation point under the blazing sun.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The amount of notes redeemed and the number of shares issued depend on how the stock performs over a five-day observation period, Virgin said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
I mention the obvious class privilege behind that moment not to cover myself in sackcloth and ashes, but on the way to a different observation.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
That simple observation led to an extraordinary discovery.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
“Is that why you wanted to study the Ala Wai Canal for the observation journal?”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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Vocabulary lists containing observation
The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 5
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