Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

MV Lord of the Isles, which was covering the Oban to Mull route, is ready to sail again after problems with its main engine put it out of action.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While mingling at an event he was covering last summer, one executive “recoiled when I told her I was using AI for news. And she said, ‘I don’t like that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I had told him that the councilmen at the suburban town I was covering were trying to bully me out of writing a critical story.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I was covering the rally at Terminal 5 when AOC was going to endorse Zohran.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2025

In the tub a giant fertilizer bag was covering something.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell