at the sight of

idiom

: upon seeing
He faints at the sight of blood.

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Young children may move slowly, resist transitions, or have an emotional meltdown at the sight of a sock seam. Katrina Donham, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025 And yet, Hubie crashes at the sight of the beautiful Julie Bowen. Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 28 July 2025 No Reason To Panic Having said that, investors alike have panicked at the sight of a few clouds, as the somewhat ambiguous guidance let the easyJet share price down. John Choong, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 The treat is often shown in social media videos, with countless clips showing eager dogs lighting up at the sight of their pup cup, cementing its place as a beloved indulgence in the pet community. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at the sight of

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“At the sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20sight%20of. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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