- present participle of overlook.
overlooking
Example Sentences
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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
Five years ago, a community perched high on a hill overlooking Swansea city centre was shaken to its core.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
“Located in the desirable Breakwater Shores neighborhood, this split-level residence overlooking the pond offers coastal living with peaceful water views and glimpses of the ocean beyond,” the description continues.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
On April 5, during a break in the trial, Judge Matthew Byrne strolled along a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Richard Nixon’s San Clemente home.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
