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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Properly secure any extension cords, which can be hard to see in the dark, and consider using outdoor lighting to increase visibility around potential trip hazards.
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Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The bipartisan support for HB 2481 and subsequent legislative proposals like the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act demonstrate the economic promise lawmakers on both sides of the aisle see in blockchain technology.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Photo : Laura Randall The window allows a view down into the living room, but a custom glazing means nobody can see in from below.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
With the election looming, Cleveland didn't see in the former president the straight-talking, successful businessman promising economic prosperity that other Americans did.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The bipartisan support for HB 2481 and subsequent legislative proposals like the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act demonstrate the economic promise lawmakers on both sides of the aisle see in blockchain technology.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Photo : Laura Randall The window allows a view down into the living room, but a custom glazing means nobody can see in from below.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
With the election looming, Cleveland didn't see in the former president the straight-talking, successful businessman promising economic prosperity that other Americans did.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
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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 29 Nov. 2024.
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