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seen

American  
[seen] / sin /

verb

  1. past participle of see.

seen British  
/ siːn /

verb

  1. the past participle of see 1

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Example Sentences

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"I'm not claiming that everyone should abandon marriage or look down on married people in any way," Seen says.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Let Me Roll It” had a funky swagger, while “Getting Better” chugged with cheerful insistence; “I’ve Just Seen a Face” showed off the group’s crisp harmonies and “Lady Madonna” its tight rhythmic interplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Seen as new generational talents, both have the daunting task of modernising some of the most venerable and profitable labels in fashion.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Seen in proximity to “The Seasons,” its optimism felt nostalgically redolent of a very different age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Seen from above this way they are pale, doomed blossoms, bound to appeal to your sympathies.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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