covered up

Example Sentences

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"It was a bit rough around the edges, but it was snowing quite a bit, so it covered up the mistakes."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

In a social media post, they asked Attorney General Pam Bondi: "What else is being covered up?"

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

As a result, better ideas never see the light of day; product defects are covered up; unethical practices continue unchecked; deals are thwarted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

There’s also an indoor pool, which Joel had covered up so he could use the space as a music room, because of its excellent acoustics.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

I don’t, Michael says, but his voice is covered up by the crowd talking.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine