a sight to see/behold

noun phrase

: an amazing or wonderful thing to see
The birth of the calf was a sight to see/behold.

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Reed's Tsunami through the table that narrowly missed Roman Reigns was truly a sight to behold. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Racing Ahead In Fast Company Even as large superyachts remain a sight to behold, no yachting hub worthy of the name could ever be without a vibrant sailing community and the accompanying regattas. Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Normal rates are expected this year for the Taurid showers — scientists predict the next swarm to occur in 2025 — but the celestial display could still offer a sight to see, Schmoll said. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024 On Wednesday, his full-court outlet passes were a sight to behold, and his ability to run the offense — always vital — has been highlighted with only one point guard, Brandin Podziemski in the lineup. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a sight to see/behold 

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“A sight to see/behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sight%20to%20see%2Fbehold. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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