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glance

[glans, glahns] / glæns, glɑns /






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At first glance, grooves on fossil teeth may sound trivial.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

At first glance, modern, prosperous South Korea looks like it’s been wrongly tarred with the same brush.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

That should make the allure of “The Sheep Detectives” obvious at first glance.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Now, at first glance, you might not care too much about whether a multibillion-dollar law firm has its life made easier or harder.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

I glance at it, try to see what he wants while she’s talking, but then I realize she’s stopped.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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