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observation

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




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Out of the back windows was a view of the Edge NYC, the flagship high-rise property of Hudson Yards, with its protuberant observation deck.

From Slate Sep. 18, 2026

Humpback whale mothers may experience grief when their calves die, a rare observation led by Griffith University and Sea World Foundation has found.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

But there is also a simpler observation that makes this IPO unusual.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

On two observation dates, researchers measured methanol-to-HCN ratios of roughly 70 and 120.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

The doctors are keeping him under observation, but Dad says he’s going to be released soon.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

The finding also demonstrates how useful NASA's long-running lunar observations are for tracking changes on the Moon as the agency works toward a sustained human presence and greater scientific and commercial activity there.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

Because propellant is the spacecraft's main consumable resource, every kilogram saved during its journey can potentially translate into additional years of scientific observations.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

The movie has its share of interesting observations of our built environment—of concrete’s drawbacks and often slapdash application, of the politics of urban housing development in which it plays a material part.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

The representative said Nadella had spoken about broad changes in how people find information, and “those observations should not be confused with conclusions about copyright questions before the Court.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Questions, observations, the locations of blisters and rashes—everything is delivered as though it were an announcement.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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