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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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In 2020, the constitutional court ruled that noncitizens abroad enjoyed the same fundamental rights protecting them from covert surveillance as German citizens, drastically limiting the agency’s ability to clandestinely collect signal data outside the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

A covert campaign in the "grey zone", that space between peace and war.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Not surprisingly, he is plucked for a covert mission that involves photographing secret Soviet bases from a tricked-out stealth jet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

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

He wasn’t going to believe me unless I could come up with a covert way to snag a selfie.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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

Syncrude operations, which coverts oil sands to exportable grades, analysts said.

From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 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

He raised his crest, his shoulder coverts and the soft feathers of his thighs.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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