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glimpse

[glimps] / glɪmps /




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As he fled, Franco’s daughter opened her bedroom door and caught a glimpse of a man in black clothing running out a back door.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The chip maker made a “substantial” investment after getting a rare glimpse into the state of the startup’s research, the companies said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

When the property was listed, images revealed an incredible glimpse inside the dwelling, which features a meditation room inside the primary suite, a climate-controlled wig room, a private gym, and a movie theater.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

But having Venus in Pisces is like if your heart came programmed with a directed-by-Sofia-Coppola-dead-wife-montage to glimpse into that possibility.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Ned ran after him, and when he got a glimpse of Holt, he could tell he was asleep with his eyes wide open.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

There were glimpses of Steur's technical ability, composure and vision against National League side Gateshead.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

For a documentarian who specializes in personal movies, “Remake” feels especially revealing — both in terms of the glimpses we get of this father-son relationship and of unsolved mysteries that linger just outside the frame.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

On Court One, Sinner showed glimpses of brilliance to beat world number 81 Brooksby, but was not at his absolute best.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Greenspan’s memoir, “The Age of Turbulence,” for which he reportedly collected an $8.5-million advance, also made a splash with its not-always-flattering inside glimpses of presidents Greenspan had known, from Nixon to the younger Bush.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

Rowan ran with the others, his eyes fixed on the hole in the web and the glimpses of green beyond.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

While Embo didn’t have much screen time, he can be glimpsed among the scum and villainy in a handful of episodes including Season 2 Episode 17, Season 5 Episode 14 and Season 6 Episode 5.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

Who down there, waiting in the out-the-door Sweetgreen line or descending into the subway, has glimpsed the void in the way I have?

From Slate Apr. 23, 2026

"Jasper," a man with severe constipation who passes away in the sweltering waiting room, first appears in the season’s opening episode, and can later be glimpsed shedding layers of clothing.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

The first image shows an 'Earthrise' as the astronauts glimpsed our home planet peaking out beyond a cratered lunar landscape.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

Peering around Hugo as he contorted to pass through the doorway, Kendra glimpsed that they were not alone.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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

Flashbacks mix in bits and pieces of documentary footage, glimpsing a few highlights of her life.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 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

I turned, glimpsing her white face in the dim light of the darkened doorway.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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