- present participle of glance.
glancing
Example Sentences
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“We’re exhausted. We’ve already been displaced seven times,” said Al-Louh, 45, his eyes following the donkey cart before glancing eastward toward the yellow blocks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“You get more done when the pressure’s on,” she says, glancing at one of the dozens of text messages that have popped up on her iPhone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
After an initial, glancing chase by a group of indigenous men bent on seizing the whalemen’s clothing and weapons, the survivors landed on the Palauan island of Babeldaob.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Makhmudov spent most of the time glancing at his phone, drawing criticism from heavyweight great Lennox Lewis who was part of the TV broadcast.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
"I solemnly swear," Sam whispered, glancing around to be certain no one could hear.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
