glimpsing

Example Sentences

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For many people, even glimpsing a hornet's stinger is enough to cause alarm.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

Disgruntled merchants have blocked off the famous Maradona Square in Naples, preventing tourists and visitors from glimpsing the gigantic mural of the Argentine footballer, in a row over bureaucracy.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

With the probable exception of glimpsing Earthrise out the window of Apollo 8, a total solar eclipse may be the best show in the universe accessible to human eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024

Niagara Falls State Park has various vantage points ideal for glimpsing the natural phenomenon, and there will be interpretive staff offering educational programming in conjunction with the event.

From National Geographic • Jan. 4, 2024

“Jesus, you in clover, sure ’nough,” Jack said, glimpsing the thick roll of bills.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright