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  • present participle of cover.
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covering

[kuhv-er-ing] / ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ /


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Find insight on credit spreads on euro-denominated bonds, Assicurazioni Generali and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

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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