observing

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New asteroids and distant objects are being discovered all the time as our observing capabilities become more detailed, which should gradually shed more light on what might be out there.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The first purpose is to keep the audience laser-focused on the differences between love and romance, leading them to believe that observing the distinction is their own doing, not something Barker goaded them into.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

What was it like observing young people in the investment banking world?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

If I can create a better mousetrap, because I’m observing something that has just been accepted, and I can do it better, then I will go into that industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

We studied phototropisms by observing how our plant grew toward light after we stuffed it into a box that had only a tiny hole in its side.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea