The phrase "present as an observer" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who is present at an event or situation but is not actively involved or participating. For example: - "I attended the conference, but I was just present as an observer. I didn't speak or participate in any of the discussions." - "The photographer was present as an observer during the concert, taking pictures from the sidelines." - "The journalist was present as an observer during the negotiations between the two countries, documenting the progress for an article."
A council of, say, the president, the vice president, the speaker of the House and the majority leader of the Senate, with the chief justice of the Supreme Court present as an observer, could consider certain aspects of the government's response, like increased surveillance.
She could not be present as an observer in court today, but I still want to say to you, my dear, that I firmly believe your love for me will remain the same as it has always been.
The first author was present as an observer.
The discussions were conducted with a trained moderator and the author was present as an observer.
A researcher (JF) was present as an observer and note-taker.
The focus groups will be moderated by an interviewer, and another person from the research team may be present as an observer.
SRI-Rice was present as an official observer at the Sustainable Rice Platform meeting held at the United Nations Convention Centre UNCCC) in Bangkok on October 3. Lucy Fisher made a presentation, entitled Networks, Champions, Incentives and the Uptake of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), at the 2017 Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition, October 4-6, 2017.
During these on-site visits, the first author was present as a privileged observer (Wolcott 1980): a style of participant-observation where the researcher is familiar and allowed access to information while trying to be unobtrusive, with minimal interactions, observing the 'business as usual'.
Just last month, with Sister Ruth present as a nonvoting observer, the United Methodist Church defeated three divestment motions.
An autopsy was performed at St .Thomas Hospital; the family requested that an outside pathologist be present as a neutral observer.
A third-generation American in India, where he has spent much of his life, Alter reflects intimately upon India's past and present as a special observer, both insider and outsider.
