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the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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After new observations, 2024 YR4 is thought to have a diameter of about 98–213 feet (30–65 meters).
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
There are many other sectors that are considered end-users for space weather observations, forecasts, research, and even modeling for future events that could have devastating effects.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Forthcoming observations of the planet scheduled with Hubble — and potentially even the James Webb Space Telescope — could help determine whether the signals seen so far are due to stellar spectral contamination or are actually caused by a planetary atmosphere, the study reports.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
These observations were then translated into the home’s design, including the placement of louvers to modulate light and shade and massive windows that both frame the sweeping views afforded by the location and allow for natural lighting and cross-ventilation during the day.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Further observations ruled out the scary scenario—but the moon is still in play.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This region of sky was well out of the galactic plane, away from the gas, dust, and stars that would interfere with deep observations.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2025
Some telescopes are best for planetary and lunar observations, while some are best for viewing deep-sky objects.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
These warnings are in part based on observations of river level rises, overflowing creeks, and urban drainage systems pushed beyond capacity.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
There are many other sectors that are considered end-users for space weather observations, forecasts, research, and even modeling for future events that could have devastating effects.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Forthcoming observations of the planet scheduled with Hubble — and potentially even the James Webb Space Telescope — could help determine whether the signals seen so far are due to stellar spectral contamination or are actually caused by a planetary atmosphere, the study reports.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
These observations were then translated into the home’s design, including the placement of louvers to modulate light and shade and massive windows that both frame the sweeping views afforded by the location and allow for natural lighting and cross-ventilation during the day.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Further observations ruled out the scary scenario—but the moon is still in play.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This region of sky was well out of the galactic plane, away from the gas, dust, and stars that would interfere with deep observations.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2025
Some telescopes are best for planetary and lunar observations, while some are best for viewing deep-sky objects.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
These warnings are in part based on observations of river level rises, overflowing creeks, and urban drainage systems pushed beyond capacity.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Observations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observations. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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