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

The Rolling Stones frontman was spotted at the Half Moon in St Clements performing during the venue's weekly folk session on Sunday night.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If Charles was spotted eating a bologna sandwich for lunch, you risked teasing if that’s what your mom put in your bag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That relief vanished a moment later when I spotted Salzburg clutching Regan’s arm in a vise grip.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin