spotted
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The team are aiming to find what has been called the Taraia Object, first spotted sitting on the edge of a lagoon off Nikumaroro in satellite imagery in 2020.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Over the past year and a half, the Philippines has spotted several Chinese coast guard and research vessels operating near the islands, where there are key undersea cables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Bluekurtic Market Insights spotted the catalyst for this pivot.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
In September, high tides and powerful wave activity from Hurricane Marie buffeted the San Clemente coastline, temporarily halting Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink service after more erosion and slope damage was spotted near the train tracks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Clare kept at the badger’s heels, but when he spotted the acorn garland draped over the trees and smelled the sweet scent of cherry berries, he bounded ahead.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
