glancing

Example Sentences

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“You get more done when the pressure’s on,” she says, glancing at one of the dozens of text messages that have popped up on her iPhone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"We would say it's glancing contact, it's not full studs on the leg, bending over the leg."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

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

Tohmajarvi "had changed a lot", the 42-year-old said, glancing out the window at a quiet street that used to buzz with transit traffic and tourists.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“You see I’m using it,” he says, his reflection glancing at me.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz