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covered
  • past participle of cover.
  • past tense form of cover.

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Covered bonds are debt securities issued by banks and the bonds are backed by a pool of assets such as mortgages or public-sector loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

On top of the loss of the enhanced federal subsidies, the average premium charged by insurers this year for a Covered California plan rose by more than 10% because of fast-rising medical costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Covered and gently poached, the whites turned tender while the yolks stayed gloriously runny — the entire point, frankly.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Covered bonds are highly secure types of debt issued by banks or mortgage institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Covered in shaggy fur, it has a large quantity of rough hair on its head and an exceptionally large nose.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling