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observation

[ob-zur-vay-shuhn] / ˌɒb zɜrˈveɪ ʃən /




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Stewart, 88, practices observation meditation twice a day to help him build a healthy relationship with his emotions — watching them, not letting them control him — to deal with the stress of fires.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

As he gains steady footing on the margin dividing observation and manipulation, aiming the camera at either side, Fielder uncovers something deeply, cosmically sad: Holmes can’t seem to tell the difference between the two.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The finding provides a potential explanation for an otherwise puzzling observation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

As he neared the edge of the village, Stupnikov heard a shout from one of the two-story homes on the street, which served as a brigade observation post.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Walking in his sleep, that’s it! Excellent observation, Penelope,” she said brightly.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

The observations provide what the researchers describe as the first direct imaging evidence of such a system at the center of a galaxy, strongly suggesting that a second supermassive black hole is present.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Beginning in September 2026, satellite observations revealed a sharp increase in fires and smoke emissions across the central and eastern Amazon.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

By measuring how the detectors respond to these controlled signals, scientists can identify differences in sensitivity and make the corrections needed for accurate observations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

With both scientific instruments meeting or surpassing their expected performance, Roman has cleared another important milestone in its preparation for routine observations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

He concurred that such lively observations about homestead life would be of general interest to his readership.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson


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