behold

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Fact: The speed, power, and precision of U.S. air and naval power is indeed something to behold.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

He went there and, lo and behold, vibrant flowers awaited him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He tells me, I try that, it works for me, and lo and behold when the race comes, I might beat him.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Every gesture, word and expression is a marvel to behold, made all the more stunning by the fact that Seyfried essentially plays three different personality types throughout the film.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

The boyish abandon of that stout man was charming to behold, for though he ‘carried weight’, he danced like an India-rubber ball.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott