covering up
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors argued that Rhodes, appearing via video link, had carried out a "very sustained and significant covering up for many years", and that the starting point for the murder sentence should have been higher.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
When Jordan Flowers saw “Disclosure Day,” Steven Spielberg’s new film about the government covering up proof of aliens, he was pleased to discover the movie might help his cause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Nothing suggested that the project would falsely accuse Ms. Banks of covering up a sexual assault, or being indifferent to what a contestant characterizes as a traumatic experience.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
People are being reminded to stay safe in the sun by covering up, using sunscreen and seeking shade.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Poirot hesitates, and for the life of me, I can’t tell whether or not he’s covering up a lie.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
