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[kuhv-er] / ˈkʌv ər /












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Jonathan is the deputy corporate editor at The Wall Street Journal, helping manage a team of reporters and editors who cover industries ranging from autos and airlines to retailers, food makers and pharmaceutical companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Mistaken identity does not appear to cover an opposing player incorrectly being booked when someone has dived.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

After seeing Wardex’s extensive footage of alien life and the lengths they’ve gone to cover it up, Daniel is certain that all of it must be public knowledge, though even he isn’t quite sure why.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Fifa does not place a limit on how many people are in a nation's World Cup delegation, though it will only cover costs of up to 50 individuals.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“Small dragons—but so many they could cover the sand, and, like the sea lions, they will fight bravely to save their island.”

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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