- present participle of overlook.
overlooking
Example Sentences
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The Saint Paul Hotel — Overlooking Rice Park in downtown St. Paul, the Saint Paul Hotel delivers old-world elegance with the kind of attentive service that’s increasingly rare.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Overlooking the Davos promenade, a 19th-century Alpine church sports huge banners of a stern-looking eagle wrapped in an American flag, proclaiming this year's "USA House".
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Overlooking the main yacht harbor, my room’s view was splendid; its location ideal for someone who planned to get around by foot or bus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
Overlooking an ancient Nuragic village, it bears carvings on its trunk, marking the passage of time.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025
Overlooking the gravesite was the one surviving crate.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
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