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covering

[kuhv-er-ing] / ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ /


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Covering this chaos is taking a toll on everyone — especially members of the press.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Covering monthly child-care costs for their two sons meant living paycheck to paycheck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Covering the cost of these tickets for the fans who traveled to Bodø is the least we can do.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Covering just 2.5 square kilometres, the island has no native land mammals, which means any wolves found there must have been transported by people.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

Covering the table was a large map of the north, painted on a ragged piece of hide.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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