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glancing

[glan-sing, glahn-] / ˈglæn sɪŋ, ˈglɑn- /


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“We have each other’s phone numbers,” said Nadella, glancing at the jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

We often hear the VAR has referenced glancing contact to uphold the decison of a yellow card.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Captain Moreno's glancing header from a corner pulled Villarreal level with 20 minutes remaining to secure a point and take him to seven for the season in La Liga.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

“I don’t understand,” they say, glancing down at their EBT card.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

I hurried into line, glancing around to see if anyone was wearing a cream sweater and jeans.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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