- present participle of glare.
glaring
Example Sentences
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“The most glaring dynamic is the leaders/laggards rotation that we’re currently seeing as we flip the calendar,” Favuzza wrote.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
This will be welcomed but military officials worry there is still a glaring gap in the UK's defences when it comes to ballistic missiles.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The United States inherited universal birthright citizenship from England and maintained it after the Revolution, with the glaring exception of slavery.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
Since then, the player for whom the World Cup was a glaring hole in a glittering career has transformed into Mr. World Cup, alongside the likes of Pelé and Diego Maradona.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
I make sure Harris is deep into his newspaper and turn around—to see Gene the Mean glaring at me.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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