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observatory

[uhb-zur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / əbˈzɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
watchtower
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The old observatory was destroyed in a "devastating fire" on 23 June 2021.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

While shooting her previous feature in Chile, McAlpine noticed donkeys hanging out around an observatory.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The record snowfall was "caused by deep and extensive cyclones with sharp atmospheric fronts passing over the Moscow region", the observatory said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The observatory found that 78% intend to flee the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The fire observatory was on the side visible to him, and at last he knew where he was.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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