from a quick glance vs quick glance

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'From a quick glance' implies that the action or observation is coming from that quick glance, while 'quick glance' simply refers to a brief look without specifying where the observation is coming from.

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from a quick glance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action or observation is based on a quick look or brief examination.

Examples:

From a quick glance, it seems like the problem lies in the wiring.
From a quick glance, the painting appeared to be an original.
From a quick glance, I could tell she was upset.
From a quick glance, the document seemed to be missing some important information.
From a quick glance, the car looked in good condition.

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From a quick glance at this report I'd say that using these weapons in a real conflict would be extremely impractical, no?
A quick glance at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reveals the seriousness of these violations.
I took a quick glance. I agree with Booth.
And a quick glance to see how our monsters align, illustrates a grim contrast here as Frankenstein takes the cake in mostly all categories.
If you give him just a quick glance, he could be Sean's twin.
And that's just at a quick glance. I'm just totaling up the legal contributions.
A quick glance at the website of the two organisations (as of 4 July 2006) shows that there is remarkably little difference between the two bodies.
To allow consumers a quick glance at the energy value of the product, this should be labelled on the front of the pack.
A quick glance at draft resolutions on the table reveals that all Parliament has been able to do, in its haste, has been to reiterate its already frequently expressed stance on critical fields of research and the application of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Well, a quick glance at the scoreboard will show you that Ireland has misapplied EU directives on no less than 67 occasions and is in danger of missing out on the 1% transposition deficit target as agreed.
President, a quick glance is sufficient to see that there is big difference between the Central America of the beginning of the eighties and the Central America of the midnineties.
In fact, the quick glance of the historical values of the US dollar, versus the money supply, reflects this point of definitively.
From a quick-mart where martin hedges purchased Lotto tickets and cigarettes.
Extreme anger usually manifests from a quick temper, but this guy's patient.
Of course you do because I am good at secret santa, and I didn't purchase it from a quick stop.
From a Quick-mart where Martin Hedges purchased
DNA finger-printing technology today is quick, it is cheap and it can be carried out on just a few cells which can be obtained either from a quick mouth mucosal swab or from a drop of blood taken from, for example, the umbilical cord.
This match, from a quick victory for Haines, has turned into a dogfight.
A flash glance from her before a quick turn away.
A flash glance from her before a quick turn away.

Alternatives:

At first glance
Upon a quick look
After a brief examination
Based on a quick look
From a cursory inspection

quick glance

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a brief or rapid look at something without specifying where the observation is coming from.

Examples:

I took a quick glance at the report before the meeting.
She gave a quick glance at her watch before answering the question.
He caught a quick glance of the suspect before they disappeared into the crowd.
A quick glance at the menu showed a variety of options.
She gave the room a quick glance before leaving.

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In fact, the quick glance of the historical values of the US dollar, versus the money supply, reflects this point of definitively.
President, a quick glance is sufficient to see that there is big difference between the Central America of the beginning of the eighties and the Central America of the midnineties.
And a quick glance to see how our monsters align, illustrates a grim contrast here as Frankenstein takes the cake in mostly all categories.
Well, a quick glance at the scoreboard will show you that Ireland has misapplied EU directives on no less than 67 occasions and is in danger of missing out on the 1% transposition deficit target as agreed.
From a quick glance at this report I'd say that using these weapons in a real conflict would be extremely impractical, no?
A quick glance at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reveals the seriousness of these violations.
I took a quick glance. I agree with Booth.
If you give him just a quick glance, he could be Sean's twin.
And that's just at a quick glance. I'm just totaling up the legal contributions.
A quick glance at the website of the two organisations (as of 4 July 2006) shows that there is remarkably little difference between the two bodies.
To allow consumers a quick glance at the energy value of the product, this should be labelled on the front of the pack.
A quick glance at draft resolutions on the table reveals that all Parliament has been able to do, in its haste, has been to reiterate its already frequently expressed stance on critical fields of research and the application of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Alternatives:

Brief look
Rapid glance
Swift look
Short glance
Fleeting look

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