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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Medics took the child went to University Hospital at Downstate for observation. John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025 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 The toddler was taken to a hospital for observation and treatment. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025 Kloss possessed a superhuman talent for observation. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for for observation

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“For observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20observation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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