| observer say | 155.50 | Observers say the economy is improving. | ||
| observer believe | 28.83 | Few independent observers believe that. | ||
| observer be | 27.65 | Some observers are dismayed. | ||
| observer expect | 15.73 | Observers expect a runoff. | ||
| observer note | 11.92 | Observers noted that all the women met tragic ends. | ||
| observer think | 10.99 | Some observers think so. | ||
| observer see | 10.86 | Observers see no quick fixes. | ||
| observer agree | 10.01 | Some observers agree. | ||
| observer predict | 8.23 | Observers predicted the worst. | ||
| observer report | 7.64 | Observers report evidence of fraud. | ||
| observer suggest | 6.45 | Observers suggested a possible exchange of shell fire. | ||
| observer monitor | 5.07 | U.N. observers are monitoring the trial. | ||
| observer fear | 4.61 | And most observers fear it will be for the worse. | ||
| observer speculate | 4.34 | Observers speculate that an IRA ceasefire is imminent. | ||
| observer wonder | 4.15 | Observers wondered. | ||
| observer question | 4.08 | Industry observers also question consumer appetite for news channels. | ||
| observer feel | 3.49 | Most observers felt Lewis won the match. | ||
| observer have | 3.49 | Observers have doubts. | ||
| observer warn | 3.23 | And observers warn that the danger is not over. | ||
| observer call | 2.90 | Legal observers called it a smart tactic. |