- 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 soaring two-story glass conservatory, expansive living and dining rooms, and an open-concept kitchen with sliding glass doors invite seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the skyline,” the description went on.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
At least, that’s what it feels like while sitting on the patio of his new house overlooking the windswept L.A. skyline on a recent afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Five years ago, a community perched high on a hill overlooking Swansea city centre was shaken to its core.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
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