How to Use for observation in a Sentence
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She was treated for cuts and abrasions at the time and held for observation.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
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Some people are sent home the same day, while others are kept overnight for observation.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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She wasn’t kept for observation because all medical units at the jail were full.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
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Here a man leads sheep recently exposed to anthrax to a staked line for observation.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2017
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Hicks was placed in the infirmary for observation.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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After some time, the family was told that the twins were being kept overnight for observation.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
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That marked his third rescue, and he was kept at SeaWorld for observation.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2022
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The one that crashed was a Bell helicopter, used for observation while fighting fires.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2023
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Her aunt would be held for observation for 72 hours and then be released, never getting long-term help.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2023
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He was rescued soon after and was being kept in a sanctuary for observation.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
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He was held for observation overnight at a hospital but recovered.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
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Once brought in for observation, many test positive for the coronavirus.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2020
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Paula is placed in a mental health center in East Chicago for observation.
—Alex Mar, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2023
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John, 76, was taken to a hospital and kept overnight for observation.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2023
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The sheriff said all three students, who are in first, second and fifth grades, were taken to the hospital for observation.
—Henri Hollis, ajc, 11 Aug. 2022
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One was released late Monday, with the other being held overnight for observation.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Doctors expect the children to remain in hospital for observation for up to three weeks.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 12 June 2023
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He is expected to remain in the hospital for observation in the coming days.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Police said there were two children on the school bus at the time; both were transported to a local hospital for observation.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
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Locked in a room for observation, she is given material comforts, but not the love of a family.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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He was then treated with oxygen inhalation and kept at the hospital for observation.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
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The officers who fired their weapons were taken to an area hospital for observation, but none were injured in the shooting.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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The Christian singer was then treated for cuts and abrasions before being held for observation.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2023
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The toddler was taken to a hospital for observation and treatment.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ware was placed on a stretcher and transported by ambulance to the infield care center for observation.
—John Sturbin, Dallas News, 25 Sep. 2022
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The child was taken to an area hospital for observation, according to Boothroyd.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2024
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His office later said Netanyahu would stay at the hospital overnight for observation.
—Amir Tal, CNN, 15 July 2023
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Separate new or returning birds from the main flock and quarantine for observation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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After sitting on the bench for a few minutes, Flagg got up and put his arms around two teammates and was taken to the locker room for observation.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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The boy was taken to a hospital for observation, police said Tuesday.
—Fox News, 21 Apr. 2022
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