espied
Example Sentences
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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
Eventually, many months after that issue of Sports Illustrated had been consigned to the stacks, an editor espied the image again and thought it worth consideration.
From Slate ● May 22, 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
