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The phrase "a mere glimpse of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a brief or limited view or understanding of something, often implying that there is much more to explore or discover.
Example: "After reading the introduction, I felt I had only caught a mere glimpse of the complex themes in the novel."
Alternatives: "a brief insight into" or "a fleeting view of".
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A mere glimpse of that attenuated line between the two brains reduced accomplished neurologists to sputtering incredulities.
You may think a mere glimpse of a piece of territory still cut off by barbed wire would be rather depressing.
Afterward, as Justin scrambled into the van, a mere glimpse of the back of his head set off shrieks from fans: Music to your ears, Justin?
But there was a mere glimpse of her wearing both the Australian and Aboriginal flags on her victory lap, which should have provided more drama.
The Japanese gallery provides a mere glimpse of Brooklyn's riches in this area, and metal, while infrequent, takes a variety of forms.
There's so much to unpack in the 150-second preview, giving us a mere glimpse of themes we're not used to seeing in horror.
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These studies provide a mere glimpse into the functional diversity of these archaeal ATPases.
Lovecraft's writing depicts a reality beyond our own, of which a mere glimpse will petrify you.
A mere glimpse across the playground is a sure sign of unrequited love and leaving the building together confirms a passionate affair.
The cataclysmic struggles of Chicago's El system are a mere glimpse into the enormous infrastructure challenges facing cities all over the country.
Phelps described his sub-50-second swim as a mere glimpse into his imagination.
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