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observation

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




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"This observation is particularly noteworthy, as it coincides with a time when many women report a significant decline in energy levels and the onset of persistent fatigue," adds Dr. Ermolaeva.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

An observation deck on its roof would offer sweeping views of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

This strikes me as an observation about a democracy responding to its citizens.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

It was the opposite of observation, the opposite of how Leonardo would have wanted the Mona Lisa theft investigated.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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