- present participle of cover.
covering
Example Sentences
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From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Gary Rose: I've been in Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver covering games and all have really thrown themselves into it.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Once he confirmed Hincapié’s action, the referee issued a red card and the Ecuador player became the second player this World Cup for violating FIFA’s restriction against players covering their mouths during heated exchanges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
For the troubling implications, let’s turn to my colleague Mark Joseph Stern, who’s been covering the court for more than a decade.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
I made apartments under the chairs and tables with sheets and blankets covering them up like tents so all of her friends-that-she-might-have-someday-when-she-improves-her-attitude could come and visit.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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