- present participle of overlook.
overlooking
Example Sentences
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The Saint Paul Hotel — Overlooking Rice Park in downtown St. Paul, the Saint Paul Hotel delivers old-world elegance with the kind of attentive service that’s increasingly rare.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Overlooking the Davos promenade, a 19th-century Alpine church sports huge banners of a stern-looking eagle wrapped in an American flag, proclaiming this year's "USA House".
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Overlooking the main yacht harbor, my room’s view was splendid; its location ideal for someone who planned to get around by foot or bus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
Overlooking Sasaki’s old neighborhood, there is a memorial for the 1,709 people who lost their lives in the tsunami, each of their names carved into black granite.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025
Overlooking the workshop was a single table like a control board.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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