spotted

Example Sentences

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He said locals told him they had spotted unusual helicopter activity there during the current war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Less than a year ago, astronomers spotted a comet passing through our solar system that originated far beyond it.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Perrotin eventually spotted Allen sitting half-hidden by plants in a small greenhouse on site.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Smoking litter and cigarette butts were spotted on 88.1% of the roads surveyed, while confectionery packaging was found on 80.7%.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Had she spotted the fire and gone inside to save Clare?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman