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
“During the financial crisis, governments around the world put the printing presses on and everyone said, ‘Oh, lo and behold, nothing’s happened.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Heading back to the pink house, wearing clean shorts and a top, my hair all combed, I stopped to behold everything.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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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