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[glimps] / glɪmps /




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That possibility gives researchers a glimpse of how powerful giant crocodylians may have been in shaping ancient tropical communities, rather than simply living alongside other large predators.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Here are some places around L.A. that offer a glimpse into Lynch’s world.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Just down the coast, at Praia do Pego, I got a glimpse of the Comporta that may be coming.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Hundreds of people have gathered to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse on a Hertfordshire hillside.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Still, she was able to get a glimpse of Beowulf at his desk, chewing on some object that he quickly hid in his pocket.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

There are no interesting choices, no glimpses of an artist’s vision.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

There are glimpses of dogs’ roles during the Middle Ages, the era of plantation slavery and the London Blitz.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The England youth international is a highly rated prospect and there were glimpses here of why.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

There were glimpses of Steur's technical ability, composure and vision against National League side Gateshead.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Rowan ran with the others, his eyes fixed on the hole in the web and the glimpses of green beyond.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

In his enthusiasm, he may have glimpsed a sliver of truth long before the rest of us knew how to look for it.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

Who down there, waiting in the out-the-door Sweetgreen line or descending into the subway, has glimpsed the void in the way I have?

From Slate Apr. 23, 2026

But the character who interested me most was Bonnie, whose reality is only glimpsed.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

The first image shows an 'Earthrise' as the astronauts glimpsed our home planet peaking out beyond a cratered lunar landscape.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

“She must have glimpsed something slithering in the weeds,” Mother would say when she told the story, “because she chucked Grandpa clean off.”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

For many people, even glimpsing a hornet's stinger is enough to cause alarm.

From Science Daily Dec. 4, 2025

Disgruntled merchants have blocked off the famous Maradona Square in Naples, preventing tourists and visitors from glimpsing the gigantic mural of the Argentine footballer, in a row over bureaucracy.

From Barron's Oct. 16, 2025

Disney executives wanted to make sure the company’s fee dispute did not turn into an impediment to viewers glimpsing history being made.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2024

“To hear Mitchell hit certain notes again in that inimitable voice was like glimpsing, in the wild, a magnificent bird long feared to have gone extinct.”

From New York Times Jan. 29, 2024

Now they were creeping down the stairs in hopes of glimpsing the aftermath of the night’s revelry.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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