Example Sentences

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When asked by a reporter about the criticism that his administration was overlooking India’s crackdown on dissent, Biden said the two leaders had a “good discussion” about democratic values.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2023

They wondered not only about who was using California’s services, but also about whom the state was overlooking.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Jacobs said she became frustrated, believing Mazzocchi was overlooking the fact that the pills cost between $40 and $50, an amount she called “cost prohibitive for a lot of people.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Sonkawade was overlooking his responsibilities in the lab, said Devesh Kumar Avasthi, a senior scientist who was one of the evaluators of Sonkawade's performance.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2021

You told me that no boy was overlooking me more than I was overlooking myself.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher