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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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 Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024 The new wings are a sight to behold — beaded, embellished, larger-than-life, and, in the case of Gigi Hadid’s opening look, animatronic. —

Ana Colon, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a sight to see/behold

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