at a glance

idiom

: with a quick look
She was able to identify the problem at a glance.

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Labels on airtight containers help identify ingredients at a glance, even when the packaging is removed or the contents are decanted. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026 And while Kauffman will retain top 10 status in outfield dimensions, the sight of it won’t be as extreme as Sherman thought at a glance the other day. Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026 The transition allowed Capital Metro to standardize its fleet appearance across UT Shuttle and city routes — a move some students said caused confusion because buses were no longer visually distinct at a glance. Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 The area There are corners of Madrid where the city can be understood at a glance, and the intersection of Gran Vía and Calle de Alcalá is one of them. María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at a glance

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“At a glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20glance. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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