spotted

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A mountain lion was tranquilized, sedated and then released into the wild after being spotted in Escondido, according to wildlife officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

In 1996, he spotted the land that would become his home while walking his dogs in upscale Carlsbad, the birthplace of skateboard legend Tony Hawk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The duo were also spotted multiple times on dates and vacations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Suddenly he spotted something that looked like a piece of red cellophane lying on the bookshelf.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville