for observation
idiom
: for the purpose of being watched carefully (as by doctors in a hospital)
They're keeping him at the hospital for observation for another few days.
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These meetings are open to the public for observation.
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Locked in a room for observation, she is given material comforts, but not the love of a family.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Both responding officers were transported to an area hospital for observation.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024
The musician was taken to Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco and kept overnight for observation.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
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Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Locked in a room for observation, she is given material comforts, but not the love of a family.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Both responding officers were transported to an area hospital for observation.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2024
The musician was taken to Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco and kept overnight for observation.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
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“For observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20observation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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