spotted

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Days later, they ran out of fuel only to be spotted and rescued off the tiny Spanish island of El Hierro.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Kushner has said he spotted an opportunity in Belgrade, where local developers have experienced booming demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to a Foothill Ranch Walmart in Lake Forest after two juveniles were spotted riding e-bikes inside the store Sunday, nearly striking shoppers inside, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But the endangered fish surprised them: A team of biologists recently spotted 30 of the rare trout — and 21 babies — in Topanga Creek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Before I could decide if now was a good time to run for it or not, I spotted the Butterfly.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin