spotted

Example Sentences

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A Journal reporter spotted the Nora from a passing boat off the coast of Malaysia this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"They are extremely colorful and can be spotted on coral reef ecosystems. However, many nudibranchs are very small in size and are extremely difficult to spot underwater with the naked eye."

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Biologists test the capybaras weekly to confirm they haven’t caught Brazilian spotted fever—a tick-borne disease often fatal to humans.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Murch, a single mother of two who also kept cash raised at raffles and club events, took £20,409 before club officials spotted account discrepancies.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He was careful to avoid being spotted, knowing he looked no better now.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman