at the sight of

phrase

: upon seeing
He faints at the sight of blood.

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There’s something alluringly alien-esque about Davis’ body language here, an intentional stiltedness and curiosity as Margot takes in the world anew, though not before Sam passes out at the sight of her. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Young Dolly wore the coat proudly to school, only to be ridiculed by mean kids who laughed at the sight of it. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 My whole life, my father had brightened at the sight of me, laughed at my jokes, and advised my brother, three years younger, to follow my example. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 Immediately, the packed audience screamed with excitement at the sight of the singer. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the sight of

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“At the sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20sight%20of. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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