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sighting

British  
/ ˈsaɪtɪŋ /

noun

  1. an occasion on which something is seen

  2. Another name for sight

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Example Sentences

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The Swedish Armed Forces said Thursday that "no further drone sightings" had been made and that they were investigating the incident.

From Barron's

For months Nato allies have reported drone sightings close to military sites and airports, including a number of incidents in Denmark and the Baltic states.

From BBC

“Kate Fox at the Altar” described for the American public the wedding’s dresses, décor, and celebrity sightings: a German prince and the Duke of Wellington’s son.

From Literature

My friend was shamed for reporting a coyote sighting in her desert neighborhood on Nextdoor and took the post down.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the Eaton fire displaced wild animals from their natural habitat, the sightings grew.

From Los Angeles Times