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covert

[koh-vert, kuhv-ert, kuhv-ert, koh-vert] / ˈkoʊ vərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkoʊ vərt /


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Downstairs in the basement, a team of covert listeners followed their chatter, gleaning vital insights into Germany's war plans.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

As civil resistance grew, ICE agents were eventually forced to change their approach from military occupation to a new phase that relied on covert tactics and the collaboration of local law enforcement.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

With the rise of camera-equipped smartglasses, AI-recording bracelets and other covert devices, a societal shift is under way.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Detectives turned to a daring undercover operation - bugging Michael Stewart's home and car, placing listening devices on his brother's car, and sending two covert officers into Michael's life.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

He had a strong jawline, fine, regular features, gray eyes verging into blue, and he drew covert glances from many of the young women sitting on the grass.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

The state buys the properties, coverts them and gives them to local governments that then contract with local providers for needed services.

From Washington Times Sep. 16, 2022

Surely the Times could create a series with the working title "So you want to see an opera..." that coverts the basics of preparing for and enjoying the experience.

From New York Times Apr. 25, 2018

Outerwall also owns Coinstar, a chain of kiosks that coverts loose change into paper money and gift cards.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 1, 2017

As long as they are genuine coverts to what we are talking about, I'm not bothered about it...

From BBC Apr. 23, 2013

He was helped by Athena to drive them out of their coverts, and as they flew up he shot them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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