cover ground

Example Sentences

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This is where the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank External link, or DSRB, could come in and cover ground the current mechanisms cannot.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

A high defensive line without pressing effectively, and an ageing central midfield unable to cover ground to fill the gaps, is a recipe for disaster.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

Henley’s speed and ability to cover ground have earned praise from coaches and teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

The plants develop thick tangles of cane covered with thorns that cover ground with a tight mat.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

While most of my experience had been with sturdier breeds, bred to pull rather than to race, I knew how to cover ground quickly when I needed to.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss