Example Sentences

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Her lack of experience was glaring in her handling of “60 Minutes,” the network’s most prestigious and profitable program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

The absence of Crawford and catcher Cal Raleigh, who had emergency dental surgery for a broken tooth early Wednesday morning, was glaring.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

But at times, it was difficult viewing as Pakistan were completely outplayed and the gulf in class was glaring.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023

The winner of two rap awards in the preshow, Kanye West’s absence, necessary as it may have been, was glaring.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2022

I was more worried that Juanita, who was glaring at me from the door, would do something drastic like storm out of the house and go back to the river.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall