give cover
Example Sentences
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"The judgement must not be used by Government to give cover to a system which shields wrongdoing rather than exposing it."
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
They could also give cover to nations that would simply rather not attend.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2021
Such action could also give cover for more businesses to join firms such as Microsoft, Google and Tyson Foods in exhibiting the needed leadership to mandate vaccinations.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2021
The cultural resonance of these views — although they represent fake history — helps give cover to activity to would otherwise cause outrage.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2018
"They are pretty shallow fire trenches, barely deep enough to give cover to a man."
From "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders by Currie, John Allister
