glancing

[ glan-sing, glahn- ]

adjective

Origin of glancing

First recorded in 1485–95; glance¹ + -ing²

glancing at historical facts, the evidence is undoubtedly clear.
To Beat ISIS, the Arab World Must Promote Political and Religious Reforms | Rula Jebreal | September 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Case in point: “You should get to the core of the difference between us,” suggests Robert, glancing over at Michelle.
The Great Marriage Behind ‘The Good Wife’ | Jason Lynch | March 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Monseigneur C—— delivered his text in a calm voice, glancing quietly over the congregation.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show | Robert W. Chambers | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
At the time, it looked like a glancing blow to the GOP campaign.
Sorry Conservatives, Benghazi Won’t Stop Clinton | Jamelle Bouie | January 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Arran Bardige smoothes over his T-shirt and baggy jeans, glancing nervously at his phone.
’90s Soap Star Antonio Sabato Jr. Is My Wingman | Lizzie Crocker | August 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST

"Granted; as many as you like," he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate Chopin
Nothing was out of the ordinary except that the Professor developed an odd trick of continually glancing at his right hand.
Uncanny Tales | Various
The graceful flying-fish, like a fair white bird, goes glancing above the blue magnificence of the tropical seas.
God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford
"Certainly—certainly," murmured the Assistant Commissioner, glancing up absently.
Dope | Sax Rohmer
"Of course Tim has made some friends," she said, glancing up from her work very casually.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson Lloyd

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