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cover-up

[kuhv-er-uhp] / ˈkʌv ərˌʌp /




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The ruling is the latest twist in an investigation that has been mired by accusations of coverups and plagued by controversy.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Silence from government officials led to wild speculation of otherworldly visitors and subsequent coverups.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024

On this eight-year-journey, Mustard tries to uncover the abuses, coverups and secrecy — her grandfather was a chiropractor in Pennsylvania — and understand the impact of the generational trauma inflicted on her family.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

On this eight-year-journey, Mustard tries to uncover the abuses, coverups and secrecy - her grandfather was a chiropractor in Pennsylvania - and understand the impact of the generational trauma inflicted on her family.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

The California National Guard has been buffeted by allegations of misconduct in its upper ranks, coverups and retaliation against whistleblowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2022




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