half-covered
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In a half-covered amphitheatre in eastern China, 20-year-old Wang Shuangshuang locked his shoulder against the neck of a bull, grappling with its horns to force it to its knees.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
A barrel-shaped figure in a much-worn black suit, overcoat and fedora, his face half-covered by a grizzled beard, he would appear to be a posturing mediocrity, a mountebank with a smooth line in Irish gab.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2020
It is strange to see the streets invaded by half-covered faces and curious eyes that seek other eyes to say even a “hello” from afar.
From Slate ● May 8, 2020
Further along, the books transition to more modern forms — hardcovers and paperbacks, some half-covered in sugar crystals.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2018
The steps themselves were half-covered with ivy; they seemed an inviting place to rest.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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