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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
the observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy observance of the smoking ban in public buildings
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as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
some religions require very specific observances on holy days
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
if you've been doing any significant housecleaning, it has escaped my observance
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Recent Examples of observance
While not mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures, Hanukkah remains one of the most popular Jewish religious observances and is widely celebrated.
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
It was narrowly conceived with stringent protections, but new questions have been raised in Ontario about observance of the protocols.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
From ancient religious traditions to newer cultural observances, December is a time to celebrate what matters most.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
Newsweek contacted the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for comment via email on Friday and was advised that the U.S. office is closed through Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
It was narrowly conceived with stringent protections, but new questions have been raised in Ontario about observance of the protocols.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
From ancient religious traditions to newer cultural observances, December is a time to celebrate what matters most.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
Newsweek contacted the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for comment via email on Friday and was advised that the U.S. office is closed through Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Schools were instead affected by their administrative adherence to First Amendment principles.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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These complexities highlight the need for thoughtful curation, rigorous validation, and adherence to ethical principles in transforming raw data into a reliable foundation for AI systems—a process.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s stress test is an annual ritual that forces banks to maintain adequate cushions for bad loans and dictates the size of share repurchases and dividends.Sara Eisen, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations and individuals have lit buildings purple, while some towns have organized walks to raise funds for migraine health research; the governors of Illinois and Michigan even signed proclamations to increase awareness.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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But since the 2021 sewage spill, Hyperion has seen a surge in compliance issues.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Amid the rapid growth of AI in legal technology, one professional is standing out for his pioneering work in regulatory compliance and SEC filings.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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President Benjamin Harrison fans: At 10 a.m. Saturday, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the burial site of President Harrison at the Crown Hill cemetery.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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Trudeau participated in the swearing-in ceremony and will chair a meeting with his new Cabinet later in the afternoon.Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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A lot of college football coaches probably paid it little attention, too.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The interface and navigation, sore spots on launch, have received a lot of attention, and the roadmap for the game into 2025 looks intriguing.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Based on an initial observation, there has been no additional damage to the Capitola wharf, which was badly damaged in a 2023 storm, after Tuesday’s storm, said Capitola police captain Mike Kilroy.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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In Chicago, a second roll-call vote will take place, this one ceremonial.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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As her funeral is shown on The Crown season 6, here’s everything to know about the royal ceremonial.Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
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“Observance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observance. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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