as in noticing
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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Royd and Maribel Lemus, co-owners of Royd’s at Gateway Farms and Nursery, expanded their farm to offer home-style Cuban food, juices, a mechanical bull, petting zoos, and gathering a space after noticing people were eager to spend time outside after the pandemic.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
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Every moment of noticing interrupts the automatic stream of thinking and reconnects you with the present moment.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The sector is increasingly turning to the defense industry, spotting an opportunity to collaborate and capitalize upon the continent's rise in military spending.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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The waters here are considered some of the best for sailing and tarpon fishing, and there's a good chance of spotting dolphins and sea turtles.—
Ana Pelayo Connery,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Satellite, rocket and robotics startups are in testing Outside of the trillion-dollar-plus tech stock universe, several startups are also eyeing the skies.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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Like others in her party, Kamlager-Dove is eyeing the upcoming midterms as a moment for potential change.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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After their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that sent them on to the knockout rounds, however, many are starting to readjust their expectations regarding the ceiling of this squad.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The visit is part of Islamabad’s ongoing efforts regarding Iranian-US negotiations, Tasnim reported.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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“Espying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espying. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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