under glass

phrase

: in a glass container
Most of the articles in the museum are preserved under glass.

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But each item under glass represents a fragment of Kuechly’s starry career, which will reach its peak Saturday when he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 The dashboard display is recessed under glass on the fuel tank, rather than ahead of the triple clamp. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026 Some sequences would have required knowledge of special effects, with balloons inflating and deflating under glass, and pieces of paper bursting into flames. — Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 The fully functioning piece comes with a balance wheel visible in the cabin like a tiny mechanical engine under glass. — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under glass

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“Under glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20glass. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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