catch sight of
Example Sentences
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We were near Flagstaff when I blinked awake, glad to catch sight of the sunrise and grateful to have a sleeping area of my own.
From Los Angeles Times
Tourists flock to the savannah by the hundreds of thousands, hoping to catch sight of the herds as they run a gantlet of crocodiles lying in wait in the Mara River.
Shortly afterwards I catch sight of the bikers nearby.
From BBC
With the crowd, I remained unseen, trudging toward the water, while trying to catch sight of him and his surf partner.
From Los Angeles Times
Outside the gates people passed by to catch sight of the aftermath.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
