glancing

Example Sentences

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"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

Serbian midfielder Samardzic held his composure to slam home the penalty left-footed with the ball glancing the underside of the crossbar on its way into the net.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

So if, like with Dalot and Sarr, the full boot makes contact with the leg but it comes off quickly that would be considered glancing.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“I’d still like a wall,” I said under my breath, glancing around at the vast ocean surrounding us on all sides.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin