glancing

Example Sentences

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Makhmudov spent most of the time glancing at his phone, drawing criticism from heavyweight great Lennox Lewis who was part of the TV broadcast.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

However, the Met Office Space Weather Prediction Centre suggests there is a low chance of a "glancing blow" of energy on Tuesday night where the aurora could reappear in northern Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But they took the lead on 10 minutes as striker Vasil Kusej forced the ball across the goal line at the far post after Tomas Holes's glancing header from a corner.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Elliot jumped at the word letter like it had electrocuted him somehow, glancing left and right as though to make sure we were alone.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin