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

“We have each other’s phone numbers,” said Nadella, glancing at the jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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

Serbian midfielder Samardzic held his composure to slam home the penalty left-footed with the ball glancing the underside of the crossbar on its way into the net.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The kind of explanation anyone else, casually glancing out a window, would have accepted without a second thought.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix