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[kuhv-er] / ˈkʌv ər /












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That said, some states have stepped in with their own programs that help cover ACA premiums for people in their communities.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

I was a student journalist at the University of Texas at Arlington, helping cover the exciting 2018 midterm elections.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

After serving in the Merchant Marine and working as a staff photographer, he was hired by Harper’s Bazaar to cover the couture shows and models in post-World War II Paris.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Despite having holiday insurance, it was found this did not cover the expense of medical flights.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

I finally settle on a headband–hair clip–ponytail situation, and then I stick on a Phillies hat Celia once got as a freebie at a game to cover up how weird it looks.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

In “Heart Attack,” Tench offers, “I was following Mudcrutch around because they were so good, and they played a lot of really cool covers and they played some stuff of their own,” he remembers.

From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026

Compared with the official gauge, the RatingDog survey covers more private and smaller companies that are more export-oriented.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

She charges a cleaning fee that covers around 75% of the cost of a cleaner and asks guests to empty the fridge, put rubbish in the bins and load the dishwasher.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

The truce, which covers the Kherson region only and began early Tuesday, marks the longest pause in fighting between Russia and Ukraine anywhere on the front line since Russia invaded its neighbour in February 2022.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

At night CPU jumps on my bed and worms her way under the covers, her head on the pillow.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

“Our basic living expenses are covered by $110,000 in annual pensions and Social Security.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The outdoor area features 3,000 square feet of covered space and stunning resort-style landscaping.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

“I was in search for a society where there was equality, where basics were covered, and I didn’t understand why that couldn’t happen in my own country,” Bass said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Reem al-Sharif, a Hebron city council member, said the operation had actually covered two neighbourhoods, telling AFP that municipal workers were helping to clean up around the area.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

I asked, tying the red bandanna Elliot had handed me into a knot so it covered the lower half of my face.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Find insight on Champion Iron, gold prices and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

He has spent more than 20 years covering Wall Street, markets and personal finance, and writes Need to Know, drawing on the award-winning journalism and analysis of the newsroom.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Bli Lou, who is Christian, told AFP she was "proud" to be covering the expense, despite the difficulty.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Measurements covering more of the companion's orbital cycle, particularly at radio frequencies that have not yet been studied extensively, could help establish how strongly the smaller star affects Betelgeuse.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Within seconds, the Ifrit’s entire body was enclosed by the blue covering.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley


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