observation

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Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

This strikes me as an observation about a democracy responding to its citizens.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Fane's laboratory is particularly interested in the observation that the relationship between age and cancer does not appear to follow a simple straight line.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

But “if observation is made that an evacuation is needed and ...has not yet been issued from the incident command post,” deputies should communicate to ensure evacuation alerts be established, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

She continued in very agitated reflections till the sound of Lady Catherine’s carriage made her feel how unequal she was to encounter Charlotte’s observation, and hurried her away to her room.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen