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covering

[kuhv-er-ing] / ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ /


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Covering 57,000 hectares of peatland, gorse, heathland, and forest, the Mournes stretches from Northern Ireland's tallest mountain Slieve Donard, to the coastline of County Down.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Covering this period, Mr. Overhoff, a professor of history at the University of Münster, perhaps relies too heavily on secondary sources, and repeats some of their misconceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Covering this chaos is taking a toll on everyone — especially members of the press.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Covering just 2.5 square kilometres, the island has no native land mammals, which means any wolves found there must have been transported by people.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

Covering her mouth with an open hand, she said, “Oh my.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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