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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After Sara is found to be at risk of harming her husband, she’s sent away to a women’s retention center for observation.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Light helicopters were first developed in the 1960s as part of a trend to create small, agile rotorcraft for observation, reconnaissance and the transport of troops into challenging terrains.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
The Chicago officer was taken to an area hospital for observation and will be placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days, according to police.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Pena was admitted to that hospital for observation, but no specific injury was found, and he was discharged into ICE custody Feb. 22.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Light helicopters were first developed in the 1960s as part of a trend to create small, agile rotorcraft for observation, reconnaissance and the transport of troops into challenging terrains.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
The Chicago officer was taken to an area hospital for observation and will be placed on routine administrative duties for at least 30 days, according to police.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Pena was admitted to that hospital for observation, but no specific injury was found, and he was discharged into ICE custody Feb. 22.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for observation
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“For observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20observation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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