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observational

[ob-zur-vay-shuh-nl] / ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃə nl /




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In my case, I have a very observational humor, I talk about my family.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Given that the series’ executive producers include Kim Kardashian, a viewer should probably not be surprised that the emphasis here is on interpersonal relationships conveyed through a strictly observational lens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Such is the beauty of Mungiu’s observational, deceptively nuanced writing.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

Several observational studies have found the shingles vaccines may have a benefit for people with heart disease.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

The high point in indigenous Chinese astronomy occurred around 1280, with the work of Kuo Shou-ching, who used an observational baseline of 1,500 years and improved both astronomical instruments and mathematical techniques for computation.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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