for observation
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: for the purpose of being watched carefully (as by doctors in a hospital)
They're keeping him at the hospital for observation for another few days.
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Netanyahu was expected to remain in the hospital for several days for observation.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
He is expected to remain in the hospital for observation in the coming days.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Scientists across the globe have applied for observation time with the telescope to search for exoplanets and their atmospheres, stars and distant galaxies.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Prices for observation deck tickets are sky high, starting at $50 for the 125th floor and more than $100 for the 148th floor.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
He is expected to remain in the hospital for observation in the coming days.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Scientists across the globe have applied for observation time with the telescope to search for exoplanets and their atmospheres, stars and distant galaxies.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Prices for observation deck tickets are sky high, starting at $50 for the 125th floor and more than $100 for the 148th floor.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 22 Oct. 2024
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“For observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20observation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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