How to Use at the sight of in a Sentence

at the sight of

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• His son screamed at the sight of the men with long hair and beards.
  — George Packer, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2022
• Hawa breaks down in tears at the sight of the tiny shoes, which belonged to her niece.
  — Jérôme Tubiana, Foreign Affairs, 25 May 2021
• That reduced him for years to gagging at the sight of a wing or a leg?
  — The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2021
• Aiden got back to the house and his parents were shocked at the sight of his injuries.
  — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
• The astronauts were heard marveling at the sight of the moon.
  — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
• Brits seemed more shocked than anything else at the sight of Prince William.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2023
• People shuddered at the sight of it, or groaned, or covered their eyes.
  — Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
• But the recent trip left the team scratching their heads at the sight of blue canines.
  — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
• As the jurors walked to their seats, their eyes got big at the sight of the crowded courtroom.
  — Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
• Screaming at the sight of a bug in your room, for example, will teach them to be afraid of bugs too.
  — Marisa Cohen, Parents, 18 Sep. 2023
• Roane described how her bubbly grandson’s eyes would light up at the sight of his mother.
  — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
• When the two of us arrived, his sister clicked her tongue at the sight of me, and grinned at Ren.
  — Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2023
• For children and adults who wince at the sight of needles, a skin patch could be a less painful and scary option.
  — Emily Mullin, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2021
• Tomlinson gazed at the sight of her first grandchild cradled in the arms of her daughter.
  — Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023
• He and Alex were stopped by a woman who began crying at the sight of the big furball.
  — Viola Flowers, NBC news, 16 May 2025
• Her amazement at the sight of the scarab sparked a positive change in the woman’s psyche.
  — Diane Owens Prettyman, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
• Even a dead heart cracked a tear at the sight of Luka on the bench watching a video tribute, crying.
  — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
• The guests shriek at the sight of the half-naked captain and even more at Wihan’s lap-dance performance.
  — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
• No matter your mood, your soul will brighten at the sight of a saucer magnolia in this condition.
  — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
• During the game, players and coaches marveled at the sight of fans seated even in the highest rows.
  — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2024
• Vale threw the tarp over his right shoulder as community members cheered at the sight of the finished bench.
  — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023
• Courtney McLeod does not fear a yellow wall or quake at the sight of an orange sofa.
  — The Editors Of Elle Decor, ELLE Decor, 1 June 2022
• It’s estimated that up to 15 percent of people may faint at the sight of blood.
  — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
• There were gasps, too, at the sight of how many corporate sponsors had bought kensho banners for display.
  — Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
• The Irish, outraged at the sight of their patron saint being mocked, rose up to meet the challenge with their fists.
  — Cian T. McMahon, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
• For film buffs who cringe at the sight of so many sequels and remakes, Robbins says the quality is there.
  — J. Clara Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
• But since then, much has been done to reclaim both flags, and many Britons no longer bristle at the sight of flags in public places.
  — Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
• The star of The Bear , too, could barely refrain from chuckling at the sight of the photo.
  — Gil MacIas, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
• David, Lanier’s little boy, was thrilled at the sight of a helicopter dropping water on the blaze.
  — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
• Fraser is aghast — aghast — at the sight of Cat bussing the table by stacking plates on top of one another.
  — Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2024