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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Some people are sent home the same day, while others are kept overnight for observation.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
According to Boisvert, the toddler was unharmed and was transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for observation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2024
The woman was taken to the hospital for observation.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
The three officers had minor injuries and two were taken to the hospital for observation, sheriff’s officials said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
According to Boisvert, the toddler was unharmed and was transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for observation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2024
The woman was taken to the hospital for observation.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
The three officers had minor injuries and two were taken to the hospital for observation, sheriff’s officials said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024
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“For observation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20observation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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