catch sight of
Example Sentences
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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.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
“It’s a life-changing moment when you catch sight of the ISS there in the eternity of the universe - seeing this little bubble of life, a microcosm of human creativity in the blackness,” he says.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024
To catch sight of them, you need a trained eye.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
If you want to catch sight of whales this season, Point Vicente on Palos Verdes Peninsula is a hot spot for the activity.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023
I waited many an afternoon to catch sight of the beautiful golden carp as it swam by, and while I waited in the sun I pondered over his legend.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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