catch a glimpse of
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Children, so mad about rugby league that they will fashion a ball out of anything they can find, run alongside the team bus, eager to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Agathe Le Mestric, a 23 year-old notary, simply wanted to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo when she turned up on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Because his messages and calls go largely unanswered, Luke will also watch videos posted on the university's social media accounts, hoping to catch a glimpse of his son among the throngs of Freshers.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Jon Bruno lives a couple of blocks away from the billboard in West Hollywood and ducked out of his house Friday morning to try to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
I catch a glimpse of Uncle Phil’s stunned face before I turn and leave for the backyard.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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