spotted

Example Sentences

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The fire was first spotted May 15 by a plane flying over the island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But the endangered fish surprised them: A team of biologists recently spotted 30 of the rare trout — and 21 babies — in Topanga Creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It was inspired by Cullen's son Lee, after she spotted a message he had written in chalk on a pavement when he was eight years old.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Update: Substacker Greg Conners spotted an eyebrow-raising early intersection between Trump world and the Pulte family.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

At this point, Magic spotted Duane rushing down the hilly path toward them.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el