glancing

Example Sentences

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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

After an initial, glancing chase by a group of indigenous men bent on seizing the whalemen’s clothing and weapons, the survivors landed on the Palauan island of Babeldaob.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

We often hear the VAR has referenced glancing contact to uphold the decison of a yellow card.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

“Can’t talk, Anthony!” he said, glancing back just long enough to see Anthony flicker in and out of view, less than six inches from his face.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny