Example Sentences

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Instead, firefighters and public works employees were covering the site inch by inch with soil dredged from a nearby site.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“When the Linda Lindas started out,” she said, “we were covering a lot of Ramones songs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

I noticed people were covering their mouths and noses with their shirts or jackets.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

She said many of the labels were "covering up the people's names".

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

James threw his hands up to either side of his cowlick as if he were covering Steve’s ears.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman