as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder
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Once Ashley sends over everything they were given on the lawyer, Bradley notices the name of a familiar company all over it — the same one Earl, Cory’s favorite fixer, worked for.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025 -
At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cifuentes sees a bright future for the club, with academy graduates Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, Jake Evans and Silko Thomas giving him options in the face of restrictions on recruitment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For some limited cases, Akamai sees a competitive advantage in building in-house AI tools.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Take the quiz here … SECONDHAND SECRETS – Bargain hunter spots potential medieval treasures at thrift shop for $30.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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On his daily jog, Donald spots Lee heading to his car, stopping to scratch his back on the flagstone façade of Donald’s mistress’s house, right on schedule.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Espies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espies. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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