as in to glance (at)
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Several other similar observatories have come online since then to glimpse hundreds of additional events, but all this activity represents a narrow range of gravitational waves—those created when neutron stars or relatively small black holes collide.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026 -
That Mann and his daughter, at a posh Frankfurt hotel party, glimpse so many remnants of the Nazi era — including Erika’s ex-husband, who collaborated with the regime — is another portent of darkness.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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This is your time to inspect the overall functionality of your fridge and to prevent any problems from occurring by cleaning out the more technical parts that keep your fridge running.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Water refill stations are prevalent throughout the resort, and guests are provided with complimentary refillable, NFC-friendly water bottles (scan the app to keep track of refills and assess environmental impact).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Others lingered near the bar, clutching cocktails and scanning the room before finally introducing themselves to strangers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Peer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer%20%28at%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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