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observation

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




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Dr. Nezha Acil, a co-author from the National Centre for Earth Observation at the University of Leicester's Institute for Environmental Futures, pointed to steps that could help turn the trend around.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Observation, however, is only one role in the constellation of responding to ICE, with the goal being to create and preserve evidence.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

Observation is so powerful because, even if you’ve been with someone for years and years, you’re still getting to know them.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

On the US side, Terrapin Point, Prospect Point and the Niagara Falls Observation Tower have all been marked as "prime viewing areas" by National Geographic.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

It was indeed different from the day before, and I was happy to see that the mountain’s version of my favorite Sherlock class, officially called Observation and Nuance, was that afternoon.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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