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 Equinor, Seatrium, crude futures and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
But the tide is shifting there, and Transformer, a news site covering A.I., reported that over $4.5 million has been spent in support of the New York assemblyman.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Find insight on gold, Macmahon and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Nearly 300 items were purchased in the years covering the Covid pandemic but the level of spending peaked in 2020.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Jack’s heart began beating at a normal speed again, and he tried covering his deeply red face.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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