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observe

[uhb-zurv] / əbˈzɜrv /






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Thanks to its infrared vision, the telescope will be able to observe light emitted by celestial bodies billions of years ago, effectively looking back in time to hopefully discover more about the two phenomena.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The whales have brought wonder, as residents and researchers now get to closely observe how they feed, breed and socially engage.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The project would be the first U.S. mission to Venus in more than 30 years, Dreier said, and aims to make a high-resolution mapping of the planet’s surface and observe its atmosphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

As a mahjong newbie, I was there to observe seasoned players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

She would observe every change with her own eyes and record everything in sketches and words.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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