glance
verb (used without object)
to look quickly or briefly.
glances
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present tense formof glance (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Downbeat and irreverent, Mr. deWitt’s road-trip novel glances at, though never lingers over, themes of responsibility, abandonment and agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Ditka glances toward the door, and says in a soft, surprised voice full of wonder:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
We got lost once, and our entourage received several perplexed glances from workers, but otherwise it was smooth sailing.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
But the film glances at her neutrally, the way a child would before they learn how outsiders see their block.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Jonesy glances over at the two gamers, who I’m sure are eavesdropping on us by now.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
