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Example Sentences
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Their older son will be heading to college in less than two years and they told him that they will cover the cost of an undergraduate degree as Shields’s parents did for her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to their scorching cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
She also played on a fan-favorite, widely-bootlegged cover of Bob Dylan’s “I Want You.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Smith starred again in the second wicket when Jamie Smith, having just driven Bamber to the cover boundary, attempted to repeat the shot and was caught by the keeper, diving in front of slip.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
I cover my eyes with the back of my arm to block both the bright light and my tears.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.