under observation

idiom

: being watched carefully

The plants seem to have recovered from the disease, but they are still under observation.

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As of Monday evening, two players had been discharged from the hospital, while two remain under observation, state news agency Andina reported. —

Marlon Sorto, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024 One remaining astronaut remained in the hospital and is in stable condition and is under observation as a precautionary measure, NASA said. —

Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024 The police advisory closed with a message of support to the community and a promise to keep the snake situation under observation. —

Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 Amani has a superficial injury and is currently under observation in the hospital, state media IRNA reported, citing his wife. —

Christian Edwards, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under observation

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