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  • past participle of covet.
  • past tense form of covet.
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coveted

[kuhv-i-tid] / ˈkʌv ɪ tɪd /


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The races for the coveted rainbow jerseys take place in Montreal, Canada, from 20-27 September, live across the BBC.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Cravath has long been one of the most prestigious law firms on Wall Street, and a coveted landing spot for top law school graduates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

“Dancing With the Stars” has unveiled the 16 celebrities who will battle it out for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy during the show’s upcoming 35th season.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

This is a plan-in-advance activity, because getting a coveted table at the luxe restaurant — which is small relative to the size of the museum — requires a reservation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

An invitation to a Midnight Dinner is coveted in certain circles.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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