glimpse
noun
a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
Example Sentences
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We were travelling with Yemen's pro-government forces, catching glimpses of the Arabian Sea, and forbidding mountain peaks in the distance.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
In between these interviews are glimpses of the occasional Israeli news media snippet and at one point an archival reminder of the circumstances of Tel Aviv’s founding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The upcoming events promise glimpses into a few of Tesla’s most ambitious products.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Detailed glimpses inside the operations of private Chinese hacking operations are rare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
I wonder how long I’ll have only glimpses of sunshine.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
