spotted

Example Sentences

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Less than a year ago, astronomers spotted a comet passing through our solar system that originated far beyond it.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Days were capped with folks exchanging anecdotes about the wildlife spotted from the vessel, Rosmarin said on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The pollution was spotted on Wednesday morning at Tievenny Burn between Ardstraw and Victoria Bridge.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The two Brits were first spotted together in late 2022, when Smith sang at the White House to mark then-President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act guaranteeing federal protection for same-sex and interracial marriages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

My hesitation cost me the element of surprise as he spotted me and redoubled his efforts to free himself.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin