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Glance
/ɡlɑːns/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Anne glanced at the clock on the night table.
'Black wax?' said Mr Nickleby, glancing at the letter.
I'm-" he glances over my shoulder and shakes his head.
Etymology:
The word "glance" originates from the Middle English word "glensen," possibly derived from Old French "glacier," meaning to slide or slip or possibly from Old Norse "glansr."
Usage Statistics:
27 mentions per 1 million words 
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