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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Some observers see in Google’s latest moves nothing short of an existential threat to the open web — and, by extension, to digital journalism.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
But House Republican leader Vincent Candelora of North Branford said creating an off-budget endowment fund was a mistake that lawmakers would see in future years.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Plus, there’s so much to see in Catalonia beyond Barcelona, not least the picturesque coves and charming seaside towns of the Costa Brava.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Must see in a cinema and stay through the end credits!
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 May 2025
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
But House Republican leader Vincent Candelora of North Branford said creating an off-budget endowment fund was a mistake that lawmakers would see in future years.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Plus, there’s so much to see in Catalonia beyond Barcelona, not least the picturesque coves and charming seaside towns of the Costa Brava.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Must see in a cinema and stay through the end credits!
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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