- present participle of spot.
spotting
Example Sentences
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Experiencing hours-long delays and diversions out of Aspen’s airport is as much a part of the local experience as spotting bears during hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
He said mushroom spotting can transform an ordinary walk into an adventure, revealing colourful and unusual species that many people pass by without noticing.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
He said a fellow villager had alerted police in the middle of the night after spotting the vans.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
“He used a fire extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish the fire and observed additional fires spotting in close proximity,” the report states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Ash!” he called, spotting his friend near the rows of bicycles.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
