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The audit would be conducted by Ted Siedle, a prolific writer and observer of state pensions, who has conducted several similar investigations of retirement systems in other states.
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William Melhado
july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Along the way, OpenAI would collect and control more information about users’ intent and start to build products that siphon dollars from Google’s lucrative ad business—something observers have been calling for as the company burns through extraordinary amounts of cash in pursuit of revenue.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 July 2025
In recent years, political observers say Democrats have struggled to reach broader audiences, the latest example being their inability to connect with middle-income voters in the 2024 presidential election.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Industry observers said China is wise to go back to its well of popular martial arts classics out of Hong Kong, which have inspired U.S. action movies for decades.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
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William Melhado
july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Along the way, OpenAI would collect and control more information about users’ intent and start to build products that siphon dollars from Google’s lucrative ad business—something observers have been calling for as the company burns through extraordinary amounts of cash in pursuit of revenue.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 July 2025
In recent years, political observers say Democrats have struggled to reach broader audiences, the latest example being their inability to connect with middle-income voters in the 2024 presidential election.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 8 July 2025
Industry observers said China is wise to go back to its well of popular martial arts classics out of Hong Kong, which have inspired U.S. action movies for decades.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observer
Noun
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Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.—
William Liang,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Thousands of spectators gathered in downtown Danville to celebrate 249 years of freedom during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Hartz Avenue on Friday morning.—
Ray Chavez,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Games that start during this period are considered primetime because most viewers are home and available to watch live.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The sweet moment quickly resonated with viewers, garnering over 50,000 likes and almost 400,000 views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observer. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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