espied

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Leave it to van Gogh to turn a tree he espied in the landscape into a profound mystery, bringing new life to an ancient symbol.

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

Discerning blurry outlines in Himalayan mountain zones, gullible visitors uttered: “Just look! We’ve finally espied proof! The abominable snowman eXists!”

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022

As opposed to when I espied Mr. McConnell on my flight in yesterday, now he is dressed to the nines, as befits both his home state and the event.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2017

He also misstated that Leifer’s editor espied the photo and submitted it to the “Pictures of the Year” contest.

From Slate • May 29, 2015

Another man was a day from home when he espied the slave patrol approaching upon the road; and he repaired into a yard and split wood until they passed.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson