overlooked

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Despite the continued academic focus on low risk-adjusted returns and the incentive problems associated with active management, the value of skilled managers during times of high uncertainty should not be overlooked.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

These flaws can easily be overlooked because, once the book gets going, its insights, provocations and vivid examples are presented with both passion and clarity of thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

It’s not just that all of this promotion is missing the mark; it’s assuming that fans of the film overlooked the original movie’s messaging about being wary of what’s being sold to them, and how.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

It is designed to reduce false positives, even if that means some life-bearing planets are overlooked.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

“I’ve really been thinking about what you said. And I wanted to let you know I am so sorry I overlooked you.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson