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Example Sentences
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The area has long been a centre of agricultural production, with its green fields and bountiful orchards offering a striking contrast to the vast tracts of desert that cover most of the kingdom.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
An emergency alert broadcast in English warned people to take cover away from the windows.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to their scorching cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
She also played on a fan-favorite, widely-bootlegged cover of Bob Dylan’s “I Want You.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The creature cried out, “Why would anyone cover themselves in something so wet?”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.