covered up
Example Sentences
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He had the tattoo covered up following the outcry.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026
In the mural designed by the long-ago students, Chávez’s face was gone, covered up in swirls of color that gave no hint of what was once there.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
"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
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
Shoji is covered up to his waist in a blue blanket.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
