overlooked

Example Sentences

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“If a story is told well, if its history seems consistent, then the machinations putting it into place can be temporarily overlooked or turned into a fun story of their own,” Gordon said.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Adamson says that one piece of the puzzle that gets consistently overlooked is that a significant number of Americans who want children simply cannot have them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In a town overlooked by picturesque Mount Kenya, locals are angry and afraid over their government allowing the United States to build an Ebola facility in their midst.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It was just really watching a master at work, and the rest of our crew as well; not a detail was ever overlooked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Mattie, with help from Mulie, filled in details Chase overlooked.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson