at the sight of

idiom

: upon seeing
He faints at the sight of blood.

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The next batch of kids included a little angel who immediately burst into tears at the sight of Rodrigo. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 His Larson is all limbs, all neurosis, beaming with aggressive affection at the sight of urban beauty and crumpling into self-pitying shame when his ruthless career focus is called out. Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024 Upon opening this pretty-in-pink suitcase, your giftee's eyes will light up at the sight of their favorite brands, and some that have been on their wishlist—including, but not limited to Color Wow, Dibs, Summer Fridays, Olaplex, Osea, and Tower 28. Sarah Han, Allure, 13 Sep. 2024 During the game itself, Trump was spotted on the Bryant-Denny Stadium’s jumbotron, prompting the game’s audience to cheer wildly at the sight of the former president. Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at the sight of 

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“At the sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20sight%20of. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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