spotted

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In 1984, Kershaw first anchored the BBC's flagship TV rock programme, The Old Grey Whistle Test, having been spotted while he was working a roadie and driver for performer Billy Bragg.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Buttery says there are some we probably recognise the names of but probably couldn't describe in detail and wouldn't really cook any more - like spotted dick.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Tractors have been spotted moving slowly on the Sydenham bypass, near the Belfast City Airport, in both directions.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Video from inside the animal urgent care shows the tiny puppy sitting outside the entrance and jumping up on the door before staff members spotted it at 4:11 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Muc the pig in her corner pen snorted when she spotted the dog, and Patch dived into the straw of his bed.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff