at first glance
Example Sentences
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“I think at first glance that’s what you see in our ballclub,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
It’s a benign question at first glance, but it’s a good exercise in setting expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
"What is especially fascinating about the hat tile is that, although the resulting pattern appears irregular at first glance, it is actually constructed from the honeycomb lattice," says lead author Yuto Moritake.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Perhaps this resolution wasn’t as minor as it seemed at first glance.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Grubby at first glance, but if planted properly and given some sunlight and time to grow, they can blossom quite nicely.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
