glimpse at

Frequency: 6.98.5 per million words

A quick look at something, often an object like a map or watch.

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Examples (20)

  • He took a quick glimpse at the map.
  • He took a quick glimpse at the map.
  • The exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse at life beneath the waves.
  • The exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse at life beneath the waves.
  • During the meeting, I had a momentary glimpse at my watch.
  • The intro lecture gave students a brief glimpse at quantum computing.
  • She paused to take a brief glimpse at the timetable.
  • Before the meeting, I had a fleeting glimpse at the latest market data.
  • We grabbed a last glimpse at the checklist before heading out.
  • Her blog post provides a practical glimpse at day-to-day startup operations.
  • Can I have a quick glimpse at your notes?
  • From the demo, we got our first glimpse at the new interface.
  • Before boarding, he got a fleeting glimpse at the departure board.
  • The documentary affords viewers a rare glimpse at ancient medical practices.
  • The app provides a real‑time glimpse at your daily budget.
  • Let me take a quick glimpse at your draft before you submit.
  • A backstage tour gives visitors a rare glimpse at the production process.
  • Their prototype offers a tantalizing glimpse at what future homes might look like.
  • I’ve only had a quick glimpse at the draft so far.
  • Even a cursory glimpse at the code reveals the underlying pattern.