spotted

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Although the Joro spider, an invasive species that has been spotted across the United States, including in California, isn’t dangerous, its size and the web it creates can seem like props from a horror movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Deputies reported they first spotted the suspect just after 2 p.m. near Pat’s Ranch Road and Limonite Avenue in Jurupa Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In the case of the northern spotted owl, exemptions were initially granted for timber sales in Oregon but later withdrawn due to legal challenges and procedural violations.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The African grey female named Hugo was spotted taxiing for flight by a firefighter who was carrying out a routine safety inspection.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

As he spotted Coal, the cop spoke into his walkie-talkie.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste