glance (upon)

verb

Definition of glance (upon)next
as in to touch (upon)

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  1. instance
  2. mention
  3. notice
  4. specify
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  • What instances like those involving Zverev, Andreeva and Rybakina in Madrid also prove is how counterproductive the upcoming French Open’s decision to eschew ELC and continue using the physical traces of the ball is.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Along with her participation in the hotel nights, this also included, Jane testified, instances where she was asked to fly with drugs for Combs.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Definition of instance
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  • Hegseth's memo does not mention West Point or any other service academy.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In June, Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang without publicly mentioning the dictator’s nuclear weapons program.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Others noticed bright white lines spreading across the display.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • While on holiday in Italy, Sommer was noticed by director Vittorio De Sica and soon started appearing in films.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Idaho law does not specify which direction folks walking on the shoulder must face — or which side of the road they’re supposed to be on.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Although Breslin’s proposal doesn’t specify the multi-family units as apartments rather than for-purchase condos, the building design is consistent with modern apartment buildings.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of specify
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