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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The retailer began implementing RFID in 2013 and by 2015 it was rolled out to the entire collection, enabling quick locating of items in a specific color or size that a customer saw on the Zara website and wants to see in the store.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
Drive up Minnesota’s North Shore There are eight spectacular state parks along Minnesota’s north shore and much to see in between.
—Explore Minnesota, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
The only dispute might be over how much of an increase consumers would see in the end.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As for what else audiences might see in the new season, which will also be 18 episodes, the sky’s the limit for the crew of St. Denis.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
Drive up Minnesota’s North Shore There are eight spectacular state parks along Minnesota’s north shore and much to see in between.
—Explore Minnesota, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
The only dispute might be over how much of an increase consumers would see in the end.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As for what else audiences might see in the new season, which will also be 18 episodes, the sky’s the limit for the crew of St. Denis.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for see (something) in (something or someone)
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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 10 May. 2025.
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