overlook
verb (used with object)
to fail to notice, perceive, or consider.
overlooking
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present participleof overlook.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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On a Turkish hillside overlooking the olive-covered slopes outside Izmir is a cave known to generations of locals as the place where Homer penned "The Odyssey".
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
A large crowd gathered to watch the bonfire, while police observed from the city walls overlooking the Bogside.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Am I overlooking an important factor, or am I simply one of those retirees for whom Roth conversions don’t offer a significant benefit?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
He has spent much of the past week hiding in the thick pine forest of the hills overlooking the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Constance stood on the parapet overlooking the road.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
