see (something) in (something or someone)
phrasal verb
saw (something) in (something or someone); seen (something) in (something or someone); seeing (something) in (something or someone); sees (something) in (something or someone)
: to notice or perceive (something good or attractive) in (someone or something)
I think their plan is crazy, but he apparently sees something in it.
I can't understand what she sees in him.
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But, Clooney emphasized, Sandler has range beyond his comedic projects and roles — and his skill is plain to see in Jay Kelly.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Boom says the moves were spurred by the clear bifurcation that Amazon audio leaders began to see in Wondery’s output.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
The 5-foot-10 freshman’s speed has been easy to see in both teams and 1-on-1 settings.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
The erosion of Jones’ legacy is happening gradually, like that of a rock formation, too slowly to see in real time but apparent across generations.
—Greg Cote
august 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Boom says the moves were spurred by the clear bifurcation that Amazon audio leaders began to see in Wondery’s output.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
The 5-foot-10 freshman’s speed has been easy to see in both teams and 1-on-1 settings.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2025
The erosion of Jones’ legacy is happening gradually, like that of a rock formation, too slowly to see in real time but apparent across generations.
—Greg Cote
august 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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“See (something) in (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20%28something%29%20in%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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