under observation

idiom

: being watched carefully
The plants seem to have recovered from the disease, but they are still under observation.

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The machines were being zeroed out under observation before beginning the count again. Layla Ferris, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024 As of Monday evening, two players had been discharged from the hospital, while two remain under observation, state news agency Andina reported. Marlon Sorto, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024 One remaining astronaut remained in the hospital and is in stable condition and is under observation as a precautionary measure, NASA said. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024 The police advisory closed with a message of support to the community and a promise to keep the snake situation under observation. Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under observation 

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“Under observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20observation. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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