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catch sight of
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catch sight of someone or something and catch a glimpse of someone or something
to see someone or something briefly; to get a quick look at someone or something. I caught sight of the plane just before it flew out of sight. Ann caught a glimpse of the robber as he ran out of the bank.
See also: catch, sight

catch sight of somebody/something
to see someone or something only for a moment I caught sight of someone with red hair and knew it was you.
See also: catch, sight


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More than 100 Take That fans had gathered from 10am in the hope they would catch a glimpse of their heroes, and the band stopped briefly to wave to well-wishers.
Summary: The road next to the X Factor house is staying shut to keep out hundreds of fans flocking to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
Hoping to catch a glimpse of Minogue and her more popular elder sister Kylie, who was along to help with the judging, their wait outside the heavily guarded door was wasted.
 
 
 
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