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overlook

[oh-ver-look, oh-ver-look] / ˌoʊ vərˈlʊk, ˈoʊ vərˌlʊk /






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However, investors also shouldn’t overlook the Jevons Paradox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Voters are willing to overlook scandal more readily than in the past, said Brandon Rottinghaus, a political scientist at the University of Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The main floor comes complete with several seating areas, one of which is outfitted in impressive glass walls that overlook the backyard.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He says this has enabled him to show prospective employers "young people can bring a fresh perspective, ask the questions others overlook and add real value even without a mountain of experience."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I pulled into the overlook at the top.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech




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