at a glance

phrase

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

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This allows users to check the progress of several tasks at a glance instead of repeatedly opening different chats to see whether Codex has completed them. New Atlas, 25 July 2026 The fully electric vehicle is unlike anything to ever wear the Land Rover or Range Rover name and, at a glance, appears to have more in common with a sedan than an SUV. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Most of these tools are self-explanatory, such as delays, but some are a little harder to understand at a glance. Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 Travelers can find details on each airline’s website and at a glance on the DOT’s Airline Customer Service Dashboard. Eve Chen, USA Today, 22 July 2026 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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