spotted

Example Sentences

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Days later, they ran out of fuel only to be spotted and rescued off the tiny Spanish island of El Hierro.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The fire was first spotted May 15 by a plane flying over the island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If Charles was spotted eating a bologna sandwich for lunch, you risked teasing if that’s what your mom put in your bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But when I opened the menu, sitting in the sunshine with salt on the rim of my drink and warmth on my shoulders, I spotted the thing that finally made it feel like summer.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He spotted Door taking a shot at the basketball hoop.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste