Examples of at the sight of in a Sentence
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Even without pads on, Muhammad was marveling at the sight of USC’s offensive linemen.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Spot him thanks to his pristine 10-gallon hat, aviator sunglasses, security detail, and utter confusion at the sight of a posthole digger.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2024
Now, she’s hooked up with a 6-foot-5-inch behemoth of a man who slams his head into other men for a living — and who genuinely lights up at the sight of her.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 1 Feb. 2024
Several Facebook users expressed horror and shock in the comments at the sight of the animals’ condition.
—Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
As morning light crept over the southern region of Khan Younis, Gazans who had been sheltering nearby from an intense overnight attack and area residents were visibly distressed at the sight of the old Muslim burial ground.
—Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2024
One of my nieces, a 3-year-old, turned around and walked away at the sight of virtual Uncle Brian.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Two big eyes peer out from under a rain sodden jacket and widen at the sight of Father Christmas at the window.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
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
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Spot him thanks to his pristine 10-gallon hat, aviator sunglasses, security detail, and utter confusion at the sight of a posthole digger.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2024
Now, she’s hooked up with a 6-foot-5-inch behemoth of a man who slams his head into other men for a living — and who genuinely lights up at the sight of her.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 1 Feb. 2024
Several Facebook users expressed horror and shock in the comments at the sight of the animals’ condition.
—Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
As morning light crept over the southern region of Khan Younis, Gazans who had been sheltering nearby from an intense overnight attack and area residents were visibly distressed at the sight of the old Muslim burial ground.
—Yasmine Salam, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2024
One of my nieces, a 3-year-old, turned around and walked away at the sight of virtual Uncle Brian.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
Two big eyes peer out from under a rain sodden jacket and widen at the sight of Father Christmas at the window.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
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
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“At the sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20sight%20of. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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