cover
verb (used with object)
to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; rest on the surface of.
are covering
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present progressiveof cover.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In extreme cases, schools are covering day-to-day bills with funds that donors gifted for other purposes, without the donors’ knowledge or consent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Fishermen continue to work at sea, giving the catch to villagers as well as people displaced by the quakes, he told AFP, adding that authorities are covering the fuel costs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
It recommends that adults use around six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen, external if they are covering their entire body.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
However, you could ask for some changes in how frequently they are reimbursing you and how much they are covering.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Away from the fire, the night is dark—clouds are covering the stars, and there ain’t no moon.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
