1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods
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2
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier
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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
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as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
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as in to visit
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door
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as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all
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Yes, the custom AI chip designer has already seen incredible growth during this artificial intelligence boom.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Fans got to see it for themselves on March 2 when Allen performed the song at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in Scotland.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Try setting a timer for yourself and seeing how much you can get done in quick bursts (with breaks in between, of course).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The settlement was part of an agreement revealed between state police and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, which will see troopers receive new guidance on how to handle protests on highway overpasses.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2026
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Fans got to see it for themselves on March 2 when Allen performed the song at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in Scotland.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Try setting a timer for yourself and seeing how much you can get done in quick bursts (with breaks in between, of course).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The settlement was part of an agreement revealed between state police and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, which will see troopers receive new guidance on how to handle protests on highway overpasses.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2026
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Ferris, who pitched 1-2/3 scoreless innings in his second Cactus League start Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-6 split-squad loss to the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium, noticed the contrast going from the Cubs to the Dodgers.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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But his latest encounter with artificial intelligence left him experiencing a profound level of awe—and a deep existential realization about his own storied career.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Still, child-care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The inflation goal acts more as a ceiling than a target to be realized.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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By the time the mistake was realized and the wayward runners were led back onto the race course, they had been overtaken by rest of the field.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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After re-signing Javonte Williams, the Cowboys feel like the running back room is ready to roll into the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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And while some seasons in the past have felt safe in the Italian fashion capital, many Milan designers took risks this season, pushing a distinct vision.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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They're honored and grateful to be invited and any opportunity to visit the White House as a team will be based on their schedules once their seasons conclude.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Jesse found out about this and came to visit.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes a provider’s NPI is used without their knowledge or consent, a crime known as NPI theft that is commonly committed to facilitate Medicaid fraud.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Defense attorney David Patton said that a different Homeland Security Investigations office in Baltimore knew of the traffic stop two years earlier but had never charged Abrego Garcia and closed the investigation after his March 2025 deportation.—
TRAVIS LOLLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The downside of all of these riches is the dross accompanying the gold.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Shah Alam’s friends and family gathered at a mosque Thursday for his funeral, offering prayers before accompanying him to a cemetery for burial.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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But imagine a good cheeseburger, stripped down to its essential elements in raw form.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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In defeat, White Southerners cast themselves in the role of Christ, imagining their suffering as redemptive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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