glimpsed

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In Coltrane’s drawing, Mr. Alexander once glimpsed a geometric arrangement that helped him think about quantum gravity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

Right now, the rascal in him slumbers, briefly glimpsed now and again behind dark shades.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

When she resurfaced, she glimpsed Tiller upstream, trying to cling to one end of the boat.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech