On top of their columns the men stood up, the better to observe events.

She was observing events from the nearby high ground.

Observe several events and find what they have in common; then you can see what proceeds from them.

It was as if she'd moved outside herself and was observing events from a safe distance.

By touching an object they can frequently observe past events involving the last person to use it.

She had two viewpoints from which to observe events, and that made a vast difference.

Rather, he enjoyed observing public events and capturing them on paper.

According to some witnesses, he chose to observe events from the background despite the offer of place on the main stand, and left quickly afterwards.

We have been observing events in China for the last 60 years.

Pucky observed events almost first hand from his hiding place.