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View definitions for glance

glance

noun as in brief look

noun as in reflection of light

verb as in reflect light

verb as in ricochet, hit off of something

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Street sellers display their wares, while other people do the shop for the weekend without even glancing at the militia members carrying out their exercises.

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I glance down at Tommy, who seems more interested in his dog bowl than any powdered supplements.

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Assumption Island, in the western Indian Ocean, possesses little at first glance that would set even the most curious and intrepid traveller's pulse racing.

From BBC

Rounded out by drummer James Krivchenia, the cosmic folk act has tucked themselves into a corner table, and, at a glance, appear as some of the most unassuming rock stars you will ever find.

Upon first glance, the place looked a bit shoddy, Stringer said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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