Detecting
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Both words in one sentence
- One of Hercule Poirot's friends in Third Girl is a middle-aged mystery-writing Englishwoman, much like Agatha Christie, who tries a spot of amateur detecting.
Source: Most Writers Are Writers -
Nintendo Hard: The dinosaurs have an annoying habit of detecting you long before you have a chance to spot them.
Source: Video Game / Carnivores -
Oblivious to Love: despite being a professional matchmaker, Emma Fails A Spot Check when it comes to detecting Senator Elton's feelings for her.
Source: Web Video / Emma Approved
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