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overlook

[oh-ver-look, oh-ver-look] / ˌoʊ vərˈlʊk, ˈoʊ vərˌlʊk /






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However, investors also shouldn’t overlook the Jevons Paradox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The main floor comes complete with several seating areas, one of which is outfitted in impressive glass walls that overlook the backyard.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"But SpaceX is being valued on future earnings and revenue rather than the here and now, so some investors might be willing to overlook that," Kerr added.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The site features a visitor center and overlook, and guided and self-guided tours.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

So I always struggled with pretending that maybe my friends could overlook that I was only fourteen, even if I couldn’t.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith




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