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covering

[kuhv-er-ing] / ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ /


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From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

The figures covering the period until March 2026, which will be published today, are not expected to show much improvement.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

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From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

The pool acts as a representative for the media, sharing material with other outlets to save on finance and space when covering presidential events.

From BBC Sep. 21, 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

"This isn't about targeting people who wear face coverings for religious, medical or any other legitimate reasons, this is about targeting criminals who feel immune while wearing face coverings to intimidate Nottingham people," Shannon added.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The enforcement will not apply to face coverings worn for legitimate reasons, including religious, cultural, health, work, weather or personal safety reasons.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Hampshire Police said on Friday it would use new powers under the Crime and Policing Act to prevent protesters wearing face coverings that conceal their identity.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

A man has been charged with concealing his identity at a protest in Portsmouth, after police warned they would arrest demonstrators using face masks and coverings.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

“In what order you keep these rooms, Mrs. Fairfax!” said I. “No dust, no canvas coverings: except that the air feels chilly, one would think they were inhabited daily.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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