overlook

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Jewellery and lockets, people tend to know there's generally value in it. But when it comes to trading cards and collectables, people tend to overlook them."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In practice, many firms rely on written disclosures, which clients perhaps understandably often overlook.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Others argue that investors shouldn’t overlook megacap techs, though.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

But Tuason’s eye for horror framing and ear for chilling sound work make the film’s inane elements easy to overlook — at least for a while.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

“People learn to overlook. Sounds to me as if Andras was hopeful to have you. He'll overlook, with time, if you don't remind him.”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry