covering
Americannoun
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something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.
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Mathematics. cover.
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the buying of securities or commodities that one has sold short, in order to return them to the person from whom they were borrowed.
noun
Etymology
Origin of covering
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at cover, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Find insight on oil futures, the Strait of Hormuz, the NextEra-Dominion merger deal and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Under UK-wide plans, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will introduce a DRS covering just plastic bottles and metal cans, also from October 2027.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Find insight on Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, Netflix and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Scientists tracked the animals for months using behavioral and memory tests covering different stages of disease progression.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
“Half a mile to the gate,” he said, covering his broken tooth with his upper lip so the wind couldn’t get at it.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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