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glancing

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


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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

After an initial, glancing chase by a group of indigenous men bent on seizing the whalemen’s clothing and weapons, the survivors landed on the Palauan island of Babeldaob.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 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

However, the Met Office Space Weather Prediction Centre suggests there is a low chance of a "glancing blow" of energy on Tuesday night where the aurora could reappear in northern Scotland.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2026

May said, glancing over at the fallen monster.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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