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Example Sentences

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At first glance, the specimen looked typical for its age.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

At first glance, Villarreal may seem like a small fish, her case representing a tiny story in the larger picture of journalists all over the country covering wars, epidemics, and global economic policy.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

At first glance that structure looks unfinished, a stack of six white boxes hastily heaped up at a shoe store on inventory day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A glance at a flight tracker map shows how busy Egypt and Georgia have become.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

I inhale the spicy smoke of the taco and glance up at Ben.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith