overlook
verb (used with object)
to fail to notice, perceive, or consider.
have overlooked
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present perfectof overlook.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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If you’re an older saver coping with tax planning for a large, traditional IRA—or even a smaller one—you might have overlooked a useful tool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
In research published in the Italian Journal of Geosciences, he argues that scientists may have overlooked a crucial factor when comparing dinosaurs with modern mammals.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
Each week, we will surface one important legal story that you may have overlooked amid all the ongoing chaos.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
Your piece on semiconductor water purity may have overlooked something important.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 12, 2025
And if they weren't there, the container might still hold a clue that could help us find Nergal, something the police might have overlooked because investigating ancient monsters wasn't part of their job description.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
