You surprise me," Deacon continued relentlessly, spotting the ploy.
Forbes, Bryan A SONG AT TWILIGHT (2001)
She surveyed the thirty or so guests somewhat imperiously, then, spotting Patrick, headed directly over to him.
Clive Barker SACRAMENT (2001)
All related terms of '-spotting'
spot
Spots are small, round, coloured areas on a surface.
spot ball
a small mark on a surface, such as a circular patch or stain , differing in colour or texture from its surroundings
train-spotting
the activity of going to railway stations and recording the numbers of trains
spot check
If someone carries out a spot check , they examine one thing from a group in order to make sure that it is satisfactory .
spot welding
a welding process in which overlapping metal pieces are held under great pressure between two electrodes , between which a brief , powerful current is passed , effecting the weld
trainspotting
Trainspotting is the hobby of going to railway stations and recording the numbers of the trains that you see.