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glimpse

[glimps] / glɪmps /




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Each of those went better than expected, gave me a glimpse into new neighborhoods and felt like a better alternative to sitting around all day.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Everybody knew it would, but it was still a brief glimpse of what-might-be, a tantalising vision of the future they're all praying for.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Leaders at both companies are among those who glimpse immense potential in the idea of powering AI on Earth by using a constellation of satellites packed with AI chips to collect solar energy.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

But the thousands clamoring for a glimpse of George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were also unknowing background players in “Entourage’s” Season 4 finale, “The Cannes Kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The sensation was so strong she had to resist the urge to look over her shoulder, to see if she could catch a final glimpse of her parents.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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