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overlooked

[oh-ver-lookt] / ˌoʊ vərˈlʊkt /


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The health and environmental arguments for these political positions have been argued to death, but Barrett says that the economic consequences of dirty air are often overlooked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

One major factor that gets overlooked is access to institutional share classes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The discovery points to new ways of using the interior of catalysts, which has often been overlooked.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

“Essentially, we’ve turned overlooked spaces in residential and commercial buildings into a fully automated storage business.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The newly built house had three floors, at least seven rooms, and a balcony that overlooked a fine parlor.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock