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[kuhv-er] / ˈkʌv ər /












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In 2022, they returned to the studio and recorded their EP “Legacy,” which featured a cover of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come,” a tribute to their grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

It was in part to this fear that George Mason referred when he insisted at the Constitutional Convention that any definition of impeachable conduct must cover “attempts to subvert the Constitution.”

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

Wall Street analysts who cover Bank of America need a grasp of complex financial metrics, familiarity with regulatory ratios and, apparently, a high SAT vocabulary score.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

After a mild winter, glaciers had less snow cover than usual at the end of April - and an unusually early heatwave the following month accelerated the melting of snow.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

I finally settle on a headband–hair clip–ponytail situation, and then I stick on a Phillies hat Celia once got as a freebie at a game to cover up how weird it looks.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Each joint is cushioned by articular cartilage, a type of specialized tissue that covers the ends of bones.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

The peninsula covers about 110 square miles — roughly five times the size of Manhattan.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

He now writes for Spectator's city news division, where he primarily covers local politics.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The Catholic Diocese of Northampton - which covers Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire – said in a previous statement that it recognised the case was "very distressing for all concerned".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

I tuck the covers around Harlow’s shoulders as another crash comes from the hallway.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

About 80 degrees North, this remote island area was once covered by a shallow sea.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

In the early 1960s, brothers Cecil and Bobby Womack performed together in the Valentinos, whose biggest hit, “It’s All Over Now,” was covered by the Rolling Stones in 1964.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The gaps between defence and midfield were not big, but they were not covered adequately by United.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Some 550 firefighters are in the battle against the flames near the eruption of another fire in July that covered 37 square kilometres of land.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

It was a squat, humble box of a building with a big rectangular service window nestled at the end of a long row of covered parking spots and green picnic tables, mostly occupied.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

With little or no vegetation covering the ground, ancient rocks remain exposed and accessible.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

At Wendy’s, recently appointed Chief Executive Bob Wright has been traveling the country to meet with franchisees, laying out a five-point plan covering food, branding, operations, restaurants and digital strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The researchers have applied for a patent covering compound 10, and the basic research phase has now been completed.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

“This is week three of ‘The Five’ covering the WNBA,” he recently complained, “and I have to say, I’m done.”

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

The duct tape does nothing to hide the offensive olive-green flower pattern that’s stitched into the worn yellow velour covering her cushions and scalloped back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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