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
Chinese vessels on research missions often give cover to military purposes, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
Even then, Arbuckle said, it can be hard to convince farmers to give cover crops a try because, despite the significant environmental benefits, a small drop in cash crop yield can mean a big cost.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
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
Yonder, I take it are the Martians, and Londonward, where those hills rise about Richmond and Kingston and the trees give cover, earthworks are being thrown up and guns are being placed.
From The War of the Worlds by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
