spotted
Example Sentences
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TMZ, which has been hunting politicians during the congressional recess, spotted Graham eating a resort breakfast, walking around with a bubble wand, and getting on Space Mountain.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
Residential proxy software has been spotted on cheap, off-brand video-streaming gadgets, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
It was spotted on license plate readers in Globe, Ariz., at about 6:30 p.m. local time.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It then was spotted back near Abatti’s hunting grounds in California at about 4:40 a.m. the following morning.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
She had first spotted it six months ago and coveted it instantly, but hadn’t had nearly enough gold.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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