spotted

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The second category of birds feature: the Atlantic puffin, the barn owl, the common kingfisher, the Eurasian curlew, the great spotted woodpecker, and the white-tailed eagle.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The harrowing sequence of events began just over a week ago, but the alleged stalker has been spotted near the “Please, Please, Please” singer’s home since April, according to court documents reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The other, Rebel, was spotted dead on Highway 955, employees say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Shady Bets: Online sleuthing helped catch the “Google insider” on Polymarket after amateur observers spotted suspicious trades on the crypto-based betting platform.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

It’s only when I’ve emptied the whole box that I notice something I hadn’t spotted before.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler