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glance

[glans, glahns] / glæns, glɑns /






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The idea of such a rescue might seem odd at first glance.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

At first glance, neither player seemed to be vulnerable to bribes from gamblers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Warsh may be more of a dove on rates than he appears at first glance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

At first glance, these expressions might seem triumphalist declarations that link the nation’s success over the past 250 years with Christian faith.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Ma didn’t answer except to flit her finger at me to go, then glance nervously back into the store.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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