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we did observe vs we observed

Both "we did observe" and "we observed" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "We did observe" is used to emphasize the action of observing, while "we observed" simply acknowledges that there was an observation. The choice between the two depends on the level of emphasis or clarity you want to convey.
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we did observe

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the action of observing.

Use "we did observe" when you want to emphasize or clarify that the observation was indeed made. It adds emphasis to the action of observing.

Examples:

  • We did observe a significant increase in sales last month.
  • I can confirm that we did observe a change in his behavior.
  • They did observe the wildlife during their trip to the national park.
  • Enter KING RICHARD II, with BAGOT and GREEN at one door; and the DUKE OF AUMERLE at another. KING RICHARD II. We did observe. Cousin Aumerle,
  • 10 And we did observe to keep the judgments, and the statutes, and the commandments of the Lord in all things, according to the law of Moses. 11 And the Lord ...
  • Sep 16, 2015 ... And we did observe to keep the judgements, and the statutes, and the commandments of the Lord in all things according to the law of Moses.
  • slope.2 We did observe similar variation in the calcu- lated versus the collected protein excretion, suggesting that even patients assumed to be non-ambulatory ...

Alternatives:

  • we observed
  • we have observed
  • we were observing
  • we had observed
  • we will observe

we observed

This phrase is correct and is a simple statement of the observation.

Use "we observed" when you want to state a simple fact about an observation without emphasizing the action itself.

Examples:

  • We observed a decrease in temperature overnight.
  • The scientists observed the behavior of the animals in the wild.
  • She observed that the painting was missing from the wall.
  • v. ob·served, ob·serv·ing, ob·serves. v.tr. 1. a. To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice: observed a car leaving the ...
  • We observed a large flock of birds heading north. He observed two children playing with marbles on the street corner. She observed that every man in the room ...
  • (a) The membrane potential (Vm) of a single HSN cell during flight and immediately after the fly stopped flying. After the cessation of flight, we observed SRP-like ...
  • Received for publication June 18, 1927. As we observed the production of strong eggwhite hyper- sensitiveness in tuberculous guinea pigs we tried to produce ...

Alternatives:

  • we did observe
  • we have observed
  • we were observing
  • we had observed
  • we will observe

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