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
"This was an incredibly surprising thing to behold," Lima said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Even when her film is utterly befuddling, it’s a joy to behold.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
But Dijon’s creativity was the most exciting to behold as heard on Bieber’s “Swag” and his own album “Baby.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
Every one of these “creatures” was at least as big as James himself, and in the strange greenish light that shone down from somewhere in the ceiling, they were absolutely terrifying to behold.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing behold
"Frankenstein"
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Awkward
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 3
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