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glare

[glair] / glɛər /
NOUN
very bright light, shine
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The light had the hard glare of a summer afternoon.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Although the procedure is widely used and generally considered safe, it can sometimes lead to complications including dry eyes, glare, halos, and weakened corneal structure.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

“Being away from the glare of a big city is appealing,” Rutstein said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"I can't adapt," she added while adjusting her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the harsh glare of the sun.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Out of the sun’s glare, it was instantly cooler, and there was a soft breeze too.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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