Close to the event horizon of a black hole, a local observer must accelerate to keep from falling in.

As a local observer remarked before the event, 'They seem to have now become totally disused'.

The election was roundly criticized by local and international observers as flawed.

Referendum staff appeared well trained, and local and foreign observers, who were out in force, reported few problems.

The opposition parties and the local observers denounced the elections as "unfair".

The exact significance of referendum results is debated by local observers.

The 26 December revote was held under intense scrutiny of local and international observers.

Within a few days, other local observers reported having seen the animal alive, leading to the suggestion that this may be a manufactured story.

International and local observers declared the entire process as free, fair, and transparent.

We have in mind, in particular, the training of local observers.