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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The Angelus prayer is traditionally recited at the Vatican, overlooking crowds in St Peter's Square but has sometimes been given from a hospital window by previous popes when necessary.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Am I overlooking anything or missing something important in considering this strategy?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
While the rise in cancer among younger people is concerning, the researchers cautioned against overlooking the much greater number of cases that still occur among older adults.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Nearby, the ultra-private Villa Maçakizi feels more like a manor home than a hotel, with 10 bedrooms and an infinity pool overlooking the bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
We cut across the island to get back to the harbor, twisting and turning down the rabbit trails, until we reached the bluff overlooking the dock where we’d landed.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
