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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
a friend covered for me as a hospital volunteer while my family went on vacation
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as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
this section of the book covers kitchen makeovers for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
we usually manage to cover a lot of ground in a single day
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as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
I'll cover the reception desk while you take a break
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper
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as in defense
means or method of defending
provided cover while their comrades ran for safety
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as in covering
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
put the restaurant menus in clear plastic covers so that they would last longer
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
people may only skip their shifts if they find a cover for themselves first
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as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
all of the exhibits at the fair are under cover, so the weather won't be a factor
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under cover of friendship the con man insinuated himself in the lives of the unsuspecting couple
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Recent Examples of cover
Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The Blue Mountains and the John Day-Ochoco Highlands are also covered by the warning through Tuesday morning.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
To prevent this, keep cords neatly tucked away and out of reach, using cord covers or clips to secure them against walls or furniture.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Chargers could not cover him — in man, in zone, on loose plays.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The Blue Mountains and the John Day-Ochoco Highlands are also covered by the warning through Tuesday morning.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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There are a couple of additional slots in the cover, an elastic band inside for cash, and a slot on the back that’s ideal for the optional tracker card.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
To prevent this, keep cords neatly tucked away and out of reach, using cord covers or clips to secure them against walls or furniture.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, human capabilities, like making moral judgments, and using ... Post AI’s rapid advancement has ignited enthusiasm about its potential to revolutionize corporate decision-making by substituting for expensive, fallible humans.Martin Reeves, Harvard Business Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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As wind blew air through a mesh coated with catalysts to extract nitrogen and hydrogen from water vapor, the device produced enough ammonia with a sufficiently high concentration for use as a hydroponic fertilizer – all without the need for additional electricity or radiation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Generously coat the inside of a large bundt pan with softened butter. 2.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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Corporate America is poised to get more reclusive following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shielding their executives from the spotlight based on concerns over physical and digital threats.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Complaints made to the medical board are kept confidential unless the agency takes action against a physician, meaning the 2017 complaint was shielded from the public until this fall.Max Filby, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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The exasperating drop-off in performance and results against sides they have been expected to overcome risked becoming a concerning, harmful trend.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while many scouts were concerned by Cooper’s score of 11 on the 50-question Wonderlic test, the Packers were drawn to his speed, athleticism and intensity.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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That gorgeous cabinet is concealing a 5.25-inch high excursion woofer and a pair of 2.25-inch full range drivers, with 120W of amplification.Brad Moon, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Things like under-bed lighting, concealed speakers and charging stations, and foot-of-the-bed TV chests will keep electronics out of view.Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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Timmerman told reporters that he was stopped by Syrian officials earlier this year after crossing into the country on foot.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Timmerman said he was stopped by Syrian officials earlier this year after crossing into the country on foot.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Polio vaccines have been extensively studied and monitored for close to 70 years.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Healthcare providers will closely monitor people taking these drugs to detect any early hearing loss.14 The aminoglycoside drugs carrying a high risk of tinnitus include:14 Amikacin Neomycin Kanamycin Tobramycin 8.Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wear gloves while sharpening to protect your hands and wipe off the tools with a clean cloth when you're done.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are two types of lymphocytes: B and T. B lymphocytes protect the body by making proteins called antibodies to destroy bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the body.Doru Paul, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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