glancing

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

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

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Finally, the prince stopped, glancing over his work to make sure he’d caught everything.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley