catch sight of
Example Sentences
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Trainspotters have been studying Big Boy 4014’s schedule and traveling long distances to catch sight of the iron giant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
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 ● Feb. 7, 2025
Outside the gates people passed by to catch sight of the aftermath.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
To catch sight of them, you need a trained eye.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
But as I walk away, I catch sight of another screen, showing a dark-haired woman pacing back and forth in an office in Erudite headquarters.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
