observation
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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
Much of their lives are spent beneath Arctic waters and sea ice, making direct observation difficult.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
This comes amid heightened public concern and widespread criticism following reports that the US could send Ebola-exposed individuals to Kenya for observation or treatment.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Supporters of Garfield's doctors rushed to their defense, saying that the negative comments were not based on direct observation of the patient or of the autopsy.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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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