observer
noun
ob·serv·er
əb-ˈzər-vər 
Examples of observer in a Sentence
According to one observer, the event was poorly organized.
The star is not visible to an observer without a telescope.
According to one military observer, this change comes after years of planning.
Observers say the economy is improving.
The class has an observer today, so please be on your best behavior.
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Some of the observers had on bright green hats — a recognizable item worn by National Lawyers Guild.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Some observers of Greek domestic politics acknowledge that there is little chance of any government there acquiescing to the marbles being shipped back to Britain.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
Some observers of Greek domestic politics acknowledge that there is little chance of any government there acquiescing to the marbles being shipped back to Britain.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observer. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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