glimpse
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With temperatures nearing triple digits under a record-setting heat wave, fans also spent hours waiting outside in hopes of catching a glimpse of the newlyweds or their celebrity guests.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
Journalists crowd together in the hope of hearing from him, microphones are thrust into the air and camera operators stretch above the crowd for the briefest glimpse of the game's biggest star.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
If you drive on the 101 Freeway, you might catch a glimpse of the giant Minion that overlooks the city from the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Because they are close relatives of corals and jellyfish, sea anemones provide scientists with a valuable glimpse into the early evolution of animal immunity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
Give him a sextant and a glimpse of the stars, and there was no chance of getting lost.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing glimpse
"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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