overlooked

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Creative industries Minster Ian Murray said the value of video games to the British economy "has been overlooked" for too long, and the government had "thrown its full support behind the sector".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The sharp rise in gold and silver prices has been a boon for an entire industry, including often overlooked businesses such as retail sales, wholesale trading, and metals financing.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

One particular development last week has been largely overlooked but demonstrates the depth of the dangers ahead.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

It is designed to reduce false positives, even if that means some life-bearing planets are overlooked.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Constantin's room had a balcony, and the balcony overlooked the river, and we could hear the hooing of the tugs down in the darkness.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath