- present participle of cover.
covering
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Journalists covering the media business say Netflix is not looking, but investors will probably ask co-CEO Ted Sarandos on the earnings call if future acquisitions are on the table.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Find insight on Ericsson, Victory Giant Technology, Bilibili and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
I love that song, but I never thought about covering it until I heard Linda Gayle’s version, and I almost don’t even want to tell anybody about it because it’s like my little secret weapon.”
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
Messi has averaged the shortest distance of all Argentina outfield players to have featured for 20-plus minutes at the tournament - covering just 8.2km per 90 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I turn and curl up, covering my face.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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“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
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
In some cities, Jews say they are covering their Kippahs, or head coverings, in public or placing their mezuzas, which are usually affixed outside doorjambs, on the inside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 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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