glance
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At first glance, this sounds like a disagreement over whether a computer can be trusted to hear “no onions” rather than “more onions.”
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
A quick glance from the sidewalk shows a midsize home in the Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
At first glance, pet-sitting services have valuations of around 3X average earnings, while broader pet-grooming services have a valuation of 2X earnings to 2.6X earnings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
"Raine fortunately landed flush on her buttocks, rather than on bone, and got up, leaving the saloon without a backwards glance," he writes.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
He gave me a quick glance and shook his head.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
Ditka glances toward the door, and says in a soft, surprised voice full of wonder:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
A camera strap dangles off George Rodriguez’s shoulder as he glances around the gallery in search of his favorite image.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 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
While Wednesday night's victory over Rayo may help keep players satisfied with Europa League football now secured for next season, their triumph will inevitably attract more admiring glances at their players.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
He glances from the window to your test.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
I had recently told Mona, my older sister, about the caffeine liaison, and I instantly had regretted it as I glanced at her text.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
As the crowd showered Vargas with cheers, Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall glanced over at first base.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
He glanced at his staff and shifted in his seat.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
Before the face-off drama, a twitchy, stone-faced Dubois glanced around at the stained-glass windows as the managers went toe-to-toe backing their men.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
He glanced along the lineup with undisguised contempt.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
"Building is an act of love," he said, glancing down at the ground with his hands in his pockets.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
She says she has been subject to interviews conducted by AI in which software monitors where her eyes are looking to ensure she’s not glancing at an AI-generated script.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“We’re exhausted. We’ve already been displaced seven times,” said Al-Louh, 45, his eyes following the donkey cart before glancing eastward toward the yellow blocks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 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
He was at a cafeteria counter late one night, sipping coffee and glancing over at a young woman sitting at a table with a book.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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