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covert

[koh-vert, kuhv-ert, kuhv-ert, koh-vert] / ˈkoʊ vərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkoʊ vərt /


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Not surprisingly, he is plucked for a covert mission that involves photographing secret Soviet bases from a tricked-out stealth jet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Downstairs in the basement, a team of covert listeners followed their chatter, gleaning vital insights into Germany's war plans.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Submarines are incredibly important to the U.S. military since they are difficult to track and allow commanders to launch covert strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

As civil resistance grew, ICE agents were eventually forced to change their approach from military occupation to a new phase that relied on covert tactics and the collaboration of local law enforcement.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Ralph lay in a covert, wondering about his wounds.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

The state buys the properties, coverts them and gives them to local governments that then contract with local providers for needed services.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 16, 2022

Syncrude operations, which coverts oil sands to exportable grades, analysts said.

From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 2022

Surely the Times could create a series with the working title "So you want to see an opera..." that coverts the basics of preparing for and enjoying the experience.

From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2018

Outerwall also owns Coinstar, a chain of kiosks that coverts loose change into paper money and gift cards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2017

He raised his crest, his shoulder coverts and the soft feathers of his thighs.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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