spotted

Example Sentences

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The whale, dubbed "Timmy" in Germany's media, was initially spotted stuck on sandbank on March 23.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

In April, Sprouse tackled a trespasser at his Hollywood Hills home after Palvin spotted “the creepy” intruder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Thick white caterpillar webs have been spotted covering fences and trees in a city park.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“I spotted Rory like a dozen shots at the Masters and gave him the best shot that I could,” Scheffler said, “and he still clipped me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

I spotted her at her desk, and just at that moment the sides of both of our eyes met, locked, registered that the enemy was now within striking distance, and then looked away.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan