spotted
Example Sentences
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TMZ, which has been hunting politicians during the congressional recess, spotted Graham eating a resort breakfast, walking around with a bubble wand, and getting on Space Mountain.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
Residential proxy software has been spotted on cheap, off-brand video-streaming gadgets, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
According to the search warrant affidavit, Abatti’s truck was spotted on license plate readers on Nov. 20 heading south in El Centro, leaving the area of his hunting grounds at about 1:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
At this point, Magic spotted Duane rushing down the hilly path toward them.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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