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cover

[kuhv-er] / ˈkʌv ər /












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If one can’t repay the loan, the others cover it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That improvement is set to continue into Sunday, with a high temperature of 26C and a lower chance of rain, although cloud cover is still predicted until the afternoon.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Diagnostic fees cover time, labor and materials, as well as the expertise required to identify the source of a problem.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The default withholding rate of 22% might not cover tax liabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Setting the car on the ground, he put a match between the matchbook striking strip and the folded-over cover and whipped it out quickly.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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