- present participle of overlook.
overlooking
Example Sentences
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If I close my eyes, I’m on a sun-baked patio overlooking the Adriatic Sea and not semi-rushing my way out the door to work.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
A day later Pulisic walked across a stage overlooking the East River to cheers during a sparsely attended rally in which the U.S. roster for this summer’s World Cup was announced.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Almost 44 years to the day earlier, Israeli forces had seized the same commanding position overlooking a valley, later turning it into a key base during their two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The jaw-dropping property is located on a hilltop overlooking L.A. and was “masterfully oriented to command panoramic sunrise-to-sunset city views.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The wide, sliding door to my left is open, exposing the square deck overlooking the hills.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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