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set eyes on

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Synonyms of set eyes onnext
: to catch sight of

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All of us were hoping to set eyes on the variety of creatures promised—everything from scarlet macaws to howler monkeys. — Heather Greenwood Davis, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

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