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observer

[uhb-zur-ver] / əbˈzɜr vər /


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Attending World Cup matches as a fan and behind-the-scenes observer, Harper was impressed by the transportation services provided by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

The reader is an outside observer and learns about things in a realistic manner.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

An observer will never see a nearby rocket ship pass by faster than light.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

As one local observer puts it: "These are not acts of fate. They are the predictable consequences of systemic negligence."

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Then I’m the observer again—watching a girl being kissed by a boy, spring sun glistening around them, lighting their bodies in halos.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

WeChat users and company observers are awaiting the potential release of an AI agent embedded directly in the app, which is used by more than a billion people.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

When Gen. Munir became army chief in 2022, many observers saw him as an underwhelming choice.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

At the observatory, keen observers gathered for a viewing party on the hill, where everyone could get the best view for the once-in-a-generation event.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

None of that, observers said, was mentioned in the report.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

I saw the last truck of the observers leaving.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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