observer

Example Sentences

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Lewis, Jefferson’s private secretary, had grown up a rambler and a keen observer of the natural world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Dilapidated buildings and decaying signage may put off the casual observer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Let's not draw any big conclusions," one observer said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The untrained observer might also wonder why private companies with shareholders wouldn’t try to maximize profits by charging as much as they could.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

As she stood in the nursery waiting for her cousins’ return she sensed she could write a scene like the one by the fountain and she could include a hidden observer like herself.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan