spotted

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According to the search warrant affidavit, Abatti’s truck was spotted on license plate readers on Nov. 20 heading south in El Centro, leaving the area of his hunting grounds at about 1:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The truck was spotted in Globe again at 11:41 p.m., according to the affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Maybe you’ve spotted fashion reminiscent of the minimalism that defined the decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

He spotted Door taking a shot at the basketball hoop.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste