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But a glance at the FedEx Cup's season-long rankings reassert Scheffler's dominance.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
At first glance, the funds appear nearly identical.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
At first glance, it looks like a concierge medical practice with 120 doctors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
At first glance, one might have thought such an organization would have been championed by the U.S.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
I glance at the clock as I choke back a sob of relief, happiness, and gratitude that despite the odds stacked against me I’d still managed to pull it off.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
The actors spent time forging the kind of intimate charge that could be felt in wordless glances between their closeted characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
But Barker only glances at a few relevant themes before turning his gaze just when things are getting interesting.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
When Aston Martin's new Formula 1 car first appeared in testing at the end of January, it drew admiring glances up and down the pit lane.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
At the windows, clean-shaven faces cast curious glances at the journalists in the compound.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Penelope sewed and stole glances at the stage, and a part of her wished it would never end, but at last the ballet was over.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Dodsworth glanced at the item and put it in the pocket of his jogging bottoms, jurors heard.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
He glanced at his staff and shifted in his seat.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
On the home straight, Klaebo had such a large lead that he glanced back at the empty track behind him and took a bow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Tomas Soucek rose highest to flick Summerville's corner into the six-yard box and Murillo was unable to react in time as he glanced a header into his own net.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
Wolf raised his muzzle to catch the smells, then glanced back at Torak and wagged his tail.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
He said glancing at the the dinosaur next to him in the dirt helps keep him calm and focused.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“We have each other’s phone numbers,” said Nadella, glancing at the jury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Leah Williamson's glancing header - the Gunners' seventh against Leicester - also took their tally to 103 goals under Slegers.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Makhmudov spent most of the time glancing at his phone, drawing criticism from heavyweight great Lennox Lewis who was part of the TV broadcast.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
“I went down in the garden just before we arrived here,” answered Aunt Kitty calmly, glancing casually at her muddy skirt.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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