- present participle of glance.
glancing
Example Sentences
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Arsenal's Kai Havertz equalised with a glancing header early in the second half before Jonathan Tah's header was controversially ruled out for a foul by a team-mate seconds earlier.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
He said glancing at the the dinosaur next to him in the dirt helps keep him calm and focused.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“We have each other’s phone numbers,” said Nadella, glancing at the jury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
We often hear the VAR has referenced glancing contact to uphold the decison of a yellow card.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
“What difference does it make to you?” she said stiffly, glancing at her watch.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
