spotted

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Dubbed "Timmy" by the German media, the whale was first spotted stuck on a sandbank on March 23 near the city of Luebeck before freeing itself and then becoming stuck again several times.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Holland and Matt Damon were also spotted in Burghead in Moray from where they were taken by boat to nearby Culbin Sands for scenes.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The humble pretzel can be spotted, rather subtly, in a painting of a luxurious banquet.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The controversial singer was first romantically linked with Wallace in December 2024, according to Grazia, which reported the pair were spotted together at an after-party in South Africa.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The square was encircled with elegant metal lampposts, their tops made to resemble apples, and spotted with a few ancient-looking trees.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell