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covert

[koh-vert, kuhv-ert, kuhv-ert, koh-vert] / ˈkoʊ vərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkoʊ vərt /


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The paper trail looks like what you would expect from a covert operation.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

Coles's current life is a far cry from his covert past when, he says, he sometimes had to break the law to gain trust and maintain his cover.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

It has introduced the use of covert cameras to catch unlicensed waste carriers in the act, and is also encouraging residents to submit evidence if they catch anything on camera.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Not surprisingly, he is plucked for a covert mission that involves photographing secret Soviet bases from a tricked-out stealth jet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

He threw Hermione many covert glances, plainly fearing an angry outburst, but for all the notice she took of him he might not have been there.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

The state buys the properties, coverts them and gives them to local governments that then contract with local providers for needed services.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 16, 2022

Syncrude operations, which coverts oil sands to exportable grades, analysts said.

From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 2022

Surely the Times could create a series with the working title "So you want to see an opera..." that coverts the basics of preparing for and enjoying the experience.

From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2018

Outerwall also owns Coinstar, a chain of kiosks that coverts loose change into paper money and gift cards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2017

He was helped by Athena to drive them out of their coverts, and as they flew up he shot them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton


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