glancing

Example Sentences

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Tohmajarvi "had changed a lot", the 42-year-old said, glancing out the window at a quiet street that used to buzz with transit traffic and tourists.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

So if, like with Dalot and Sarr, the full boot makes contact with the leg but it comes off quickly that would be considered glancing.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“I don’t understand,” they say, glancing down at their EBT card.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

"Oh, gosh. Honestly, I'm going to get emotional thinking about that," she says, glancing skyward and blinking rapidly.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Jack said nervously, glancing down at the ground beneath them.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley