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spotters

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plural of spotter

as in observers

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At about 82° above the horizon, many observers will need to lie on a blanket or sunbed to comfortably view the solar corona, which will dominate a dark sky.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
These observations sound familiar because at several times in our history, observers have declared a veritable crisis among American men.

— Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026

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When the Reykjavik meeting took place, no one was looking ahead to the collapse of the Soviet Union; Kremlin watchers were, mostly, relieved to see a Soviet general secretary and an American president talking with each other.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Depending on staying power, box office watchers suggest there’s even a chance the superhero epic becomes the sole film to hit $3 billion globally.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

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The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Game wardens, rescue boat teams and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with water rescues.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of wardens

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In humans, traits such as neuroticism and recklessness appear to have some evolutionary basis—emerging perhaps to provide our species with sentries who alerted us to threats, and with explorers who led the way to new food sources.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026

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