Sentence examples for on second glance from inspiring English sources

"on second glance" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is typically used to suggest that upon closer or further examination, one's initial impression or understanding may have changed. Example: On second glance, the painting appeared to be much more detailed and intricate than I had initially thought.

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Only on second glance does one realize that it's actually Vanessa Redgrave on the set and not a crew member or a male extra biding his time between camera setups.

On second glance, however, one might notice that nothing is overgrown or wild: immaculately cut lawns sit inside concrete shells of buildings, and curtains have been ironed with care.

On second glance, they realized their mistake.

But on second glance, really, how can you?

On second glance, you would have seen the soldiers.

On second glance, it is not quite a baby.

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On first glance, one can see why: the premise is certainly intriguing.

Somehow that suits modern pentathlon, on first glance one of the less fathomable Olympic sports.

The story is not, at least on first glance, a particularly cinematic one.

At least on first glance.

On first glance, the shop is nondescript.

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