Collocations for glimpse - noun

brief, fleeting, the merest, momentary, quick | occasional
They caught occasional glimpses of great birds circling.

tantalizing
This was my first tantalizing glimpse of the islands.

catch, get, have, take
Thousands of people had gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen. | We only had a fleeting glimpse of the sun all day.

afford sb

~ at
He took a quick glimpse at the map.

~ of
We got just a brief glimpse of the car as it rushed by.

brief | fascinating, intriguing | rare
This scene may give a rare glimpse of Charles''s personal style as king.

get, have, take | afford sb, allow sb, give sb, offer (sb), provide
That smile afforded her a brief glimpse of the other side of Adam Burns.

~ at
The exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse at life beneath the waves.

~ into
Take a glimpse into the future of rail travel.

~ of
She got a glimpse of a very different way of life.