possible sighting

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A potential but not certain occasion of seeing something.

sightingADJECTIVE + SIGHTING

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possible

Examples (10)

  • There was a possible sighting of a rare bird in the park.
  • The police are investigating a possible sighting of the suspect.
  • Witnesses reported a possible sighting of an unidentified flying object.
  • The expedition team documented a possible sighting of a new species.
  • Astronomers are excited about a possible sighting of a distant comet.
  • We received a possible sighting of a whale off the coast.
  • The blurry photograph suggests a possible sighting of a legendary creature.
  • Local residents have reported a possible sighting of a bear in the woods.
  • Despite the lack of concrete evidence, there was a possible sighting of alien activity.
  • The historical society is looking into a possible sighting of a ghost in the old mansion.