- present participle of cover.
covering
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Find insight on precious metals, SSAB, Fresnillo and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Gabelli said all portfolio managers at the firm also work as analysts covering specific sectors or industries.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said ministers would consult on tougher measures covering high-risk cosmetic procedures, including liquid BBLs.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
I’d known of him as a New York real estate mogul from covering Trump’s first presidency, and New York politics and real estate before that, but only vaguely.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
“I have to. I’m staying at Zara’s tonight. My mom’s covering a night shift.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
“Smaller, separated shade coverings also help maintain open pathways for emergency responders, lifeguard vehicles and medical personnel who may need to reach an emergency quickly.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Hazzard said there is "no place for masked men, paramilitary style face coverings in broad daylight".
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
As well as the restriction on face coverings, Hochul announced that ICE agents would no longer be permitted to enter schools, libraries, community centers, polling sites, and other sensitive locations without a judicial warrant.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Based on its features, scientists classified it as a thescelosaurid, a group of two-legged dinosaurs found in East Asia and North America that may have had fuzzy coverings.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2026
Floor coverings spread across the floor: narrow hardwood boards in the living room, asphalt dies in our bedrooms, advancing row by row.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
