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spotting

  • present participle of spot.

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Guggenheim Partners got into the insurance business after America’s 2008 financial crisis, spotting investment opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Celeb spotting, stolen keepsakes and an "incredible hangover" – this is what BBC Radio 1's Greg James has revealed about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

After putting down the tag, and spotting the home plate umpire’s safe motion, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing immediately pointed to the Dodgers’ dugout, urging manager Dave Roberts to challenge the call.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Quent, who visited the restaurant three times during his holiday after spotting it on Instagram, said the vintage soup is vastly superior to anything back home.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Husbands drinking their whiskeys stop in mid-sip, spotting this pink thing at the door.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett