- present participle of overlook.
overlooking
Example Sentences
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Nearby, the ultra-private Villa Maçakizi feels more like a manor home than a hotel, with 10 bedrooms and an infinity pool overlooking the bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
A widening gap between stock and bond volatility gauges suggests equities could be overlooking inflation, borrowing, and interest-rate risks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
The house itself serves as a time capsule of Old Hollywood glitz and glamour, with sprawling gardens and terraced lawns perched on 8.4 acres overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
“An oversized entry gallery with a coat closet provides plenty of room for a home office or library overlooking the elegant sunken living room,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Their supper was served in a cozy dining room with crowded bookshelves on every wall and a window overlooking the courtyard.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
