see (something) in (something or someone)
phrasal verb
saw (something) in (something or someone); seen (something) in (something or someone); seeing (something) in (something or someone); sees (something) in (something or someone)
: to notice or perceive (something good or attractive) in (someone or something)
I think their plan is crazy, but he apparently sees something in it.
I can't understand what she sees in him.
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That’s the Paul Maurice the public gets to see in addition to his work behind the bench on game day.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
This year’s wish-list has 8 items, a few more than in previous years but there is a lot to hope to see in 2025:
1.
—David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Ault said the partnership has been discussing the renewal with owners throughout the summer and fall, listening to feedback about what services people want to see in the district.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
These are 10 trends that grocery experts see in the coming year, as gleaned from reports in Progressive Grocer, a trade publication:
1.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
This year’s wish-list has 8 items, a few more than in previous years but there is a lot to hope to see in 2025:
1.
—David Rosowsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Ault said the partnership has been discussing the renewal with owners throughout the summer and fall, listening to feedback about what services people want to see in the district.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
These are 10 trends that grocery experts see in the coming year, as gleaned from reports in Progressive Grocer, a trade publication:
1.
—Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“See (something) in (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20%28something%29%20in%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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