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glance

[glans, glahns] / glæns, glɑns /






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On a stereotypically rainy day in Manchester, we're ushered into a kitchen that at first glance appears to be in a normal terraced house.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Yes, that’s the same designation given to Ebola-stricken countries, which seems strange at first glance.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

At first glance, the airline and auto industries seem much different.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Ilunga’s garment — a streetwear-inspired jacket and shorts set — looks minimal at first glance, but up close, it’s engineered for movement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

A quick glance at his bowls — one empty, the other with hardly a slosh of water — does nothing but reinforce my resolve.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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