Example Sentences

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The Saint Paul Hotel — Overlooking Rice Park in downtown St. Paul, the Saint Paul Hotel delivers old-world elegance with the kind of attentive service that’s increasingly rare.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Overlooking the Davos promenade, a 19th-century Alpine church sports huge banners of a stern-looking eagle wrapped in an American flag, proclaiming this year's "USA House".

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Overlooking the main yacht harbor, my room’s view was splendid; its location ideal for someone who planned to get around by foot or bus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Overlooking Sasaki’s old neighborhood, there is a memorial for the 1,709 people who lost their lives in the tsunami, each of their names carved into black granite.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

Overlooking the gravesite was the one surviving crate.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown