side-glance

[ sahyd-glans, -glahns ]

/ ˈsaɪdˌglæns, -ˌglɑns /

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noun

a glance directed to the side; an oblique or sideways look: a side-glance of displeasure at her interrupter.

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Origin of side-glance

First recorded in 1605–15

Words nearby side-glance

side drum, side effect, side-eye, side-eyed, side-foot, side-glance, sidehead, sidehill, side horse, side hustle, sidekick

How to use side-glance in a sentence

Cruce operates the Iron Hill Campground on the other side of the highway.
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So in that sense we have gotten close to the families that have lost loved ones, be it from one side or the other.
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What could be more important, to make sure that side of things is right before we tie ourselves to someone forever?
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Within minutes, it seems, of the disclosures of these tragic events, large numbers of people chose a side and stuck to it.
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She skilfully manages the side-lights, and by this means produces strong effects.
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This city stands upon almost two equal parts on each side the river that passes through.
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This is one of the most striking manifestations of the better side of child-nature and deserves a chapter to itself.
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Madame de Condillac stood watching him, her face composed, her glance cold.
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When the women came, he was preparing to go to the west side for his daily visit with Mrs. Pruitt.
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