Example Sentences

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The blaze broke out in the early hours at the Vondelkerk, a tourist attraction that has overlooked one of the city's top parks since 1872.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

After thanking artists including Dre for opening the doors for him and fellow rappers, Jay-Z got real honest about the Grammys and how it has overlooked Beyoncé for the marquee album of the year prize.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024

United winger Nikita Parris is another player unfortunate to miss out, having finished the season in strong form, but Wiegman has overlooked the 29-year-old's experience in favour of the youthful Katie Robinson.

From BBC • May 31, 2023

It represents an effort to correct a long-standing bias in prostate cancer research, much of which has overlooked men with African ancestry.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2023

Well! he has overlooked the people as he has overlooked the sea.

From Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)