spotted

Example Sentences

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"If we had spotted it earlier we would have resolved it," he added.

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

Hair pulling is one of those dark arts which is usually only spotted through video evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In recent years, a number of gray whales have been spotted feeding in unfamiliar areas, including the heavily trafficked waters of San Francisco Bay.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

When Violet was fixing to leave, she spotted me over by the pickle barrel.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney