"give a glimpse" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. You can use it when you want to express that someone has been given a quick look at something. For example: "He was only able to give us a glimpse of what the future holds."
Official visits give a glimpse of the diplomatic jockeying.
Apart from that, he said, the logs give a glimpse of Mr. Snowden's personality.
Jones's teammates enjoyed seeing him give a glimpse of his younger self.
"Dear Life" also includes four semi-autobiographical stories that give a glimpse into Munro's own childhood.
Along the way, it can give a glimpse into how public opinion shifts.
She said instead that she wanted to give a glimpse of the soul.
But the announcement may give a glimpse of the future at Wal-Mart pharmacies.
Only when the invasion met unexpected resistance did General McCaffrey give a glimpse of his misgivings.
The newly released archives give a glimpse of what happened next in cabinet.
This translation manages to give a glimpse of the grandeur of the original.
The images below give a glimpse of what keeps our ecosystems and our lives in balance.
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