cover
verb (used with object)
to be or serve as a covering for; extend over; rest on the surface of.
has been covering
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present perfect progressiveof cover (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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On the flip side, “don’t get too euphoric when stocks rise,” said Isabel, who has been covering financial markets at MarketWatch for four years.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Slate has been covering this phenomenon all year, from the dangerous decision preventing lawsuits against the U.S.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
The bank also has been covering legal expenses for Javice’s convicted colleague, Olivier Amar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Journalist James Lucas, who has been covering the story for website The Gamer, says it's unusual to see an attack on this scale on such a high-profile title.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
"Your brother has been covering himself with glory," his father said.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
