behold

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Fact: The speed, power, and precision of U.S. air and naval power is indeed something to behold.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

"This was an incredibly surprising thing to behold," Lima said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

He tells me, I try that, it works for me, and lo and behold when the race comes, I might beat him.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The stark visual panache of the production, however, is an impressive sight to behold.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

I looked around for someone to trade spoons with, but lo and behold, nobody but our family even had any kind of a spoon at all!

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver