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observation

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




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In 2025, a fourth report, into the death of a young woman, again highlighted falsified observation records.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Pontypool-born Evans made the observation while discussing his similarities and "emotional connection" to his character in a new ITV drama, The Party.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

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

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

The next day I googled his beautiful observation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

“Mrs. Todacheenie, we’ll have him under constant observation, and we’ll use every tool available to help your son. He is—you are”—he looked at Uncle Jet—“in good hands.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

In 2024, two further reports highlighted observations being missed then records falsified to suggest patients had been checked.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

The coroner said, "despite assurances" from the Trust in numerous action plans", the inquest had "revealed widespread concerns" about how observations were carried out across two wards."

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Some of the most fundamental questions about the universe remain open, leaving room for new observations, stronger theories, and unexpected ideas to reshape our understanding.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

The Moon offers an unusually useful test because scientists have both detailed remote sensing observations and actual lunar rock samples.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

I no longer sold to Biswas; there were several other shops in the town now where I was paid better, and where I did not have to endure the sly, spiteful observations he made.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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