Example Sentences

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Glanced at one way, this was an appealing panacea; another way, it was quite an ask.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2020

Glanced at Cady with her elbows on the floury countertop, and then checked his watch again.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff

Glanced at as a whole without discriminating the parts, this fanciful and Gothic conception bears a strange resemblance to a butterfly.

From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Langridge, Irene

The men who set the floundered axle straight Glanced at their chief, and each man nudged his mate.

From King Cole by Masefield, John

Glanced at carelessly, one would have called him not more than twenty-five; a second and a sharper survey showed him fifteen years older.

From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry