glances (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of glance (over)
as in looks over

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  1. explores
  2. prospects
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  • At its core, the film explores the power dynamics and contradictions that arise from social inequality when people from different social classes live under the same roof.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The conversation explores a wide range of perspectives on the death penalty, with many participants expressing strong opposition to it.
    — Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • The Bank of Canada warned this month that new tariffs had made the country’s growth prospects more uncertain and increased upside risks to inflation.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Bringing in a new centre-back would mean Cancelo and Martin could be the first-team left-backs, supported by La Masia prospects Xavi Espart, 19, and Jordi Pesquer, 17.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Glances (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glances%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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