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

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

It's a lie that worked for decades to give cover to their malice.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2021

“I understand the instinct to want to give cover to the president,” he said.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2017

They rode more slowly now, yet at a brisk pace, narrowly examining every specially thick bush as they approached it, and avoiding any clump of woodland that might give cover to the marauders.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert