at a glance

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

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Each one echoes the spider’s proportions closely enough to pass for a real animal at a glance, suggesting a level of spatial organization and material choice that goes beyond simple web upkeep. New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2025 While crystals are harmless, mold growth indicates spoilage and can sometimes be difficult to distinguish at a glance. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025 The URLs also follow a predictable pattern that can look normal to users at a glance. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025 Smartwatch Deals The Apple Watch Series 10 presents a sleeker, comfortable upgrade thanks in part to a larger display that reads easily at a glance, so your messages and metrics pop without effort. PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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