at first glance
Example Sentences
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The narrow ruling—which wasn’t a surprise after justices expressed skepticism about the government’s case during oral arguments in January—provides the central bank with more robust protection than it seems at first glance.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
In its push to draw users to its unregulated platform, Polymarket has flooded social media with videos like Makihara’s, which appear genuine at first glance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Yet at first glance, he may not seem to fit what has become a mold for an L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
The latest exuberance in equities did not reflect as broad and generous a market bounce as it might appear at first glance.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
It was funny, but people never seemed to notice at first glance how big Henry was.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
