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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
the crew felt a rush of excitement upon hearing that the lookout had sighted land
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Recent Examples of sighted
John Kell, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Possible Feline Species in the Area While the exact species of the sighted cat has not been identified, several types of large cats are known to inhabit or have historical ranges in Texas, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
When playing in attack, however, the movement players receive directions from an offensive guide who is himself sighted and is located behind the opponent's goal.
—Paolo Armelli, WIRED, 4 Sep. 2024
Most surprisingly, after training, both blind and sighted participants also showed visual cortex activation in response to audible echoes.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Though smaller firms often have less budgeting flexibility for emerging technologies like AI, the approach may be short sighted, as the most bullish AI proponents say the true benefits will come from experimentation that goes beyond employee productivity gains.
—John Kell, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
Possible Feline Species in the Area While the exact species of the sighted cat has not been identified, several types of large cats are known to inhabit or have historical ranges in Texas, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
When playing in attack, however, the movement players receive directions from an offensive guide who is himself sighted and is located behind the opponent's goal.
—Paolo Armelli, WIRED, 4 Sep. 2024
Most surprisingly, after training, both blind and sighted participants also showed visual cortex activation in response to audible echoes.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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That means the company's license plates are very likely to remain vulnerable despite Rodriguez's warning—a fact, Rodriguez says, that transport policymakers and law enforcement should be aware of as digital license plates roll out across the country.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to data from Our World in Data, people who are aware of the significant progress humanity has made over the last century are significantly more likely to believe that the future would be better.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The components that make up the landers and equipment span a range of materials designed to withstand the harsh environment on Mars − metals like titanium, aluminum and steel, polymers in insulation and glass in the cameras and optical gear, to name a few.Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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These techniques have been used for some time at optical wavelengths.The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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While the four vampires (plus their Monster and the Guide, played by Kristen Schaal) are largely unfazed by the news, Guillermo starts to spiral, seemingly unable to accept that this is the end of everything he's worked so hard for (under the watchful eye of the cameras).Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The North Koreans apparently attacked in broad daylight, on foot, marching over mines under the watchful eyes of Ukrainian drones—and came under fire from drones and artillery.David Axe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 600-pound statue was stolen in October, sawed off above the feet, and then found by police, according to the AP.Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gibbs hastily sawed off his leg cast, and was seen some time later taking the long-range shot that painted Pedro’s truck window with brain matter.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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The study also urges healthcare providers to be more vigilant when diagnosing histoplasmosis, particularly in marijuana growers and highlights the need for testing commercial bat guano for Histoplasma and educating users on proper handling to avoid fungal infections.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Remember to stay vigilant while shopping online or responding to unexpected messages.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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And Heller, a confidently empathetic director who can make an observant frame feel like a hug, wisely avoids traps like demonizing the child (winningly played by twins Emmett and Arleigh Snowden) or setting up McNairy’s hapless dad simply to be a marital punchline.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ko belongs to a group of observant Jews who came together for prayer after October 7th, feeling out of step with Jewish institutions.Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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To pick up on the aviation analogy, data centers will soon be regarded like airports—an essential service that keeps the economy moving.Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The European Union’s blockbuster trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is widely regarded as highly controversial, with EU member states split over its terms and many wary of yet another farmer flashpoint.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighted. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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