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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
Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
While the price might seem steep at first glance, this wet-dry vacuum packs several features that will come in handy for cleaning your floors.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 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
While their social media campaign and website look legit at first glance, the rebrand is just a prank.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
While the price might seem steep at first glance, this wet-dry vacuum packs several features that will come in handy for cleaning your floors.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 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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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, incorporated six images from the last 12 months into their card—offering a glimpse of their family life in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some scientists speculate that these objects may be the remnants of previous binary star mergers, suggesting that D9 could offer a glimpse into their origin.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the ships pushed ahead, bouncing along the coasts of South America.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trading Range for the 10-Year Treasury Yield For all the recent commotion, the 10-year Treasury yield bounces between 3.3% and 5%, with an even narrower 3.6% to 4.7% range recently.Brett Owens, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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To pin down the timeline, researchers peeked at some of the oldest human genes from the skull of a woman, called Zlaty kun — Golden horse — for a hill in the Czech Republic where it was found.Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Not even the creators of Signal cannot peek inside your conversations.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 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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Here's a look at what comes next: Will Trump take office as a felon?Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Queen Letizia wore a black crewneck top beneath her blazer, opted for minimal jewelry pieces and completed her look with a pair of loafers.Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both indexes had rebounded strongly last week after initially falling following the martial law flip-flop and failed first impeachment vote.Lim Hui Jie,Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The down kept its shape well and rebounded quickly, even after being packed away for long periods.Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 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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There’s been a shift in data protection strategies, with businesses increasingly turning to flash storage for backup and rapid recovery.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Biden has so far followed precedent during the transition by inviting Trump − who broke norms four years ago by skipping Biden's inauguration − for a meeting last month at the White House.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 Short Course Championships was skipped by top-notch freestyle swimmers, including Katie Ledecky, providing Summer an opportunity to showcase her skills in the 25-meter pools.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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