1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods
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2
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier
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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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4
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
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as in to visit
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all
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This heat wave, which is the oceanic equivalent of a heat wave on land, could have broad ramifications for sea life, as warm water species like hammerhead sharks and bluefin tuna migrate into areas where they are normally not seen, and cold-water species move deeper and further north.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The dominance by women artists referred to in Twain’s statement is seen in Megan Moroney leading the pack of nominees with nine nods, followed closely by Miranda Lambert with eight and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson with seven each.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The series sees former Blue Peter, Big Breakfast and Good Morning Britain presenter Bacon returning to his broadcasting roots as interviewer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The two officially met on the dating app Raya and began seeing each other in March 2020.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The dominance by women artists referred to in Twain’s statement is seen in Megan Moroney leading the pack of nominees with nine nods, followed closely by Miranda Lambert with eight and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson with seven each.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The series sees former Blue Peter, Big Breakfast and Good Morning Britain presenter Bacon returning to his broadcasting roots as interviewer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The two officially met on the dating app Raya and began seeing each other in March 2020.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to Whitmer's office, Iron and Marquette counties continue to experience high water levels because of snowmelt from a March snowstorm.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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How to stay ahead The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents an opportunity to experience international soccer at one of America’s most storied venues.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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As Firecracker realizes during a marketing brainstorm with VP Ashley Barrett, Oh Father, Vought producer Courtenay Fortney, and the Worm, the basic values of Jesus Christ don’t sell anymore.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Uniting them to make Christopher Hampton’s magnificent screenplay come to life is a fantasy realized.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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This conversation feels integral to the treatment but interrupt the experience.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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But in the end, the selection of Daniels felt more like fate than a gut reaction.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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After a brief check from Boone and a trainer, Stanton left the field and headed straight for the visiting clubhouse at Daikin Park.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead, a system known as PURL has been established, whereby NATO and Europe fund weapons purchases urgently needed by Ukraine, such as Patriot missiles (which can shoot down Russian ballistic or cruise missiles that target cities).—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of Russian drones were descending, each the size of a Jet Ski, accompanied by more than a dozen missiles.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The current show and the accompanying catalog are organized thematically rather than chronologically.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The screenplay, written by Samy Burch, is inspired by a 1990 The New Yorker article that imagines a legal case against Acme.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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People too often imagine the Church as having played second fiddle in colonial history, jumping on opportunities opened up by the actions of kings, navigators, and merchants.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
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