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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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As civil resistance grew, ICE agents were eventually forced to change their approach from military occupation to a new phase that relied on covert tactics and the collaboration of local law enforcement.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

His covert operation to sneak within the city walls was a betrayal of bedrock beliefs about honor and civility, a shameful act that brought humanity into a darker age.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion in 2022, following his covert invasions of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and eastern regions in 2014, Russian forces have captured roughly 12% of Ukraine’s territory.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

The charge relates to a document revealing intelligence on an adversary’s knowledge of U.S. actions and a covert program.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

All night they walked, and in the first dawn Kino searched the roadside for a covert to lie in during the day.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck

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

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

As long as they are genuine coverts to what we are talking about, I'm not bothered about it...

From BBC Apr. 23, 2013

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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