at first glance

phrase

: on first consideration
At first glance the subject seems harmless enough.

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“At first glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20first%20glance. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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