saw
Example Sentences
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Despite dipping at the end of last year, gold still saw its best annual performance since 1979 after rising by more than 60%, reaching an all-time high of $4,549.71 on 26 December.
From BBC
“And the result is what we saw tonight.”
González saw a role for the United States: “To help us deal with this social drama of an impoverished country.”
From Los Angeles Times
The Netherlands' Gian van Veen will feature in the tournament for the first time after his run to the final of the World Championships saw him climb to third in the rankings.
From BBC
As originally built it did not include a place of worship, but a large donation by a vicar and the agitation of some faithful fellows saw plans approved.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.