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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
At first glance escarole could be mistaken for lettuce; the bitter green is a good choice for salads and soups.
—Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
After glancing at the train schedule, the three Northern Ireland residents raided a Pret a Manger, conferring with each other in Irish.
—Robert Sullivan, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Each piece, which appears classic at first glance, reveals wit, beauty, and charm upon further inspection.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
At first glance escarole could be mistaken for lettuce; the bitter green is a good choice for salads and soups.
—Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Edwards was intercepted once in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game, but blame could have been shared by junior wide receiver Octavian Smith Jr. for allowing the pass to glance off his hands and get corralled by senior defensive lineman Jordan Thompson.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
After glancing at the train schedule, the three Northern Ireland residents raided a Pret a Manger, conferring with each other in Irish.
—Robert Sullivan, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Creating digital pieces that resonate with your audience gives them a glimpse into your expertise.John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Britney Spears is giving fans a glimpse of her Christmas celebration with her son Jayden.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Novak Djokovic bounces tennis ball 26 times before serving at Wimbledon, an Open era record.Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Like the boards are bouncing a certain way, the ice is a little bit slow, whatever.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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A couple courageous workers ventured toward the Faraday Road side of the property and peeked into the tunnel.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
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During his sophomore year, a drama teacher caught him peeking into the school theatre and encouraged him to try out for a play.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The high-rise waist and slim fit help these gleaming pants look and feel more wearable.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yes, the next two votes saw Andy and Genevieve eliminated in quick succession, taking a bit of the shine off of Operation Italy’s gleaming stature.Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Read more Taylor Swift Found Perfectly Subtle Ways to Match Travis Kelce’s Bold Outfit on Date Night These may be their best matching looks yet.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
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In June, the two attended the Balenciaga haute couture fall 2024 show in coordinating all-black looks.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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China’s economy has struggled to rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic, dragged down by widespread problems in its real estate sector and an unrelenting fall in prices.Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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However, while the majority of analysts polled by LSEG have hold ratings on the stock, the typical price _target suggests shares can rebound about 87%.Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Whether authorities would ever take these flashing light videos as seriously as drone sightings remains to be seen.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, Nvidia has been flashing some warnings signs more recently.Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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While this gross page count will include a small percentage of blank and skipped pages that will be subtracted in the National Archives’ final tally, the overall picture remains unchanged.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The band is an explosion of coordinated energy, with far more activity than the average marching band as its members skip, high kick and sashay, all while playing a tune.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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