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[kuhv-er] / ˈkʌv ər /












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They include gas leaks, spraying substances to cover the smell of fumes and failing to properly maintain idle wells, among others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The Journal examined Immigration and Customs Enforcement records released under a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by the Deportation Data Project, which cover arrests through early August 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Here’s something to shoot for: Your mortgage will be gone in about five years, and once that $1,150 payment disappears, your expenses fall to roughly $2,250, which your Social Security check alone would cover.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

While there was little that could be done for the Swiss' deserved second, the goalkeeper didn't cover himself in glory for the third goal, with Zeki Amdouni's finish going through him.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Through its sheer, fat torso, Clare could see the forest beyond—the weedy tangle of ground cover, the moonlight falling in jagged shafts through the trees.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

"Come tomorrow morning it will be all hands on deck to dry up the areas that aren't under the covers," he added.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

My district covers 11 counties, and 10 of the counties other than the Rio Grande Valley are rural.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

At Boulder Bookstore, there’s more than just good reads—look for decorative bookends and notebooks handmade from antique book covers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

He was also vicious on the pull, hit classically through the covers and, when Ben Duckett was bowled in the second over and Root faced 13 dot balls in a row, did not panic.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Aunt Melissa hands me a bag of kale while she covers the pasta salad in foil.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Graczyk, who covered a wide range of topics for the AP during his 46 years with the news service, considers his prolific attendance at executions to be an important part of the job.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

As part of the New American Playbook series, Andrew Keshner covered the trend of an increasing entrepreneurship rate among younger adults and interviewed several who had created successful new businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

On Thursday, cybersecurity firm Asymmetric Security said in a report that agents developed by OpenAI covered up their own tracks after gaining unauthorized access to government websites.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

The agenda of the recent meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping covered tariffs, artificial intelligence and market access.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Before I left the house, I paused to look around at my room, its walls covered with Essa Lightborne fan art, ATO art, and the framed printout of the “Bye Forever, I Guess” text.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

When people hear about his career covering executions, he said, they are usually curious.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Find insight on AI in the life-sciences industry, AstraZeneca, Fresenius and more in the latest Market Talks covering Health Care.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

A newly developed textile covering helped strawberry plants produce more than three times as much fruit in tunnel field trials, while showing no harmful effects on plant health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

The biggest contributor is CTA, which spent more than $5 million in the primary, covering the cost of mailers, text message campaigns and TV, radio, newspaper and digital ads, among other things.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

An older boy—judging by his height and the little bit of scruff on his chin —was in the living room draped over a flowered couch with an open book covering his face.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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