give cover
Example Sentences
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"The judgement must not be used by Government to give cover to a system which shields wrongdoing rather than exposing it."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Even then, Arbuckle said, it can be hard to convince farmers to give cover crops a try because, despite the significant environmental benefits, a small drop in cash crop yield can mean a big cost.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
The cultural resonance of these views — although they represent fake history — helps give cover to activity to would otherwise cause outrage.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2018
“I understand the instinct to want to give cover to the president,” he said.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2017
Anything rigid in form and movable may be used to give cover from view and fire and to obstruct the advance of an assailant.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
