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cover

[kuhv-er] / ˈkʌv ər /












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“This is going to cover our bases all the way through.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The offering ranks just behind Telus International’s 2021 IPO, which brought in proceeds of nearly US$1.1 billion including shares sold to cover overallotment, based on data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The single most useful exercise a pre-retiree can do in 2026 is to list essential expenses and confirm the plan can cover them regardless of what Social Security ultimately delivers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The selling shareholders have granted the underwriters of the IPO the right to buy up to an additional 8.1 million shares at C$24 apiece to cover any overallotment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Clare half-heartedly fumbled with his hood, trying to cover his eye socket.

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




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