at the sight of
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: upon seeing
He faints at the sight of blood.
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One of my earliest moviegoing memories is nearly jumping out of my seat at the sight of Doctor Octopus.
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Brayden Garcia
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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Brayden Garcia
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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