covering

noun cov·er·ing \ ˈkəv-riŋ , ˈkə-və- \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Examples: covering in a Sentence

Definition of covering

: something that covers or conceals

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Examples of covering in a Sentence

with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed

Recent Examples of covering from the Web

Afghan women are sometimes choosing not to wear hijabs, the traditional Muslim head coverings, so as not to draw attention to themselves.

— sascha brodsky, latimes.com, "A surge in neo-Nazi attacks terrifies refugees in Greece," 4 June 2018
Bebeto was unfortunate to not find a way past a covering Marcel Desially, as the towering defender was covering on the line to spare the blushes of his 'keeper having misjudged a long Roberto Carlos throw in.

— SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 5 Weeks to Go - France Claim Maiden World Cup on Home Soil With Win Over Brazil," 19 May 2018
After the suit was filed, the LBPD amended its policy to accommodate religious head coverings for people in custody.

— mekita rivas, Teen Vogue, "A Muslim Woman Claims Police Officers Forcibly Removed Her Hijab," 11 May 2018
Across Le Barn’s 35 acres, Ricardou is taking on much more, designing room layouts and furniture, selecting wall coverings and curtain fabric, figuring out the look of the dining room and reception.

— howie kahn, WSJ, "A Hotel 30 Miles Outside Paris Where Equestrian Life Sets the Tone," 25 Apr. 2018
The study involved 110 people with relapsing multiple sclerosis, a condition in which cells in the immune system start to inexplicably attack the critical covering that protects nerve cells in the spinal cord, brain and eye.

— alice park, Time, "Stem Cell Treatment Could Be a Game-Changer for People With MS," 19 Mar. 2018
Coben took inspiration from Victorian textiles to create a custom damask motif for wall coverings in a subdued palette of blues, grays, and metallics, an update on the usual scheme of deep reds and burgundies.

— jennifer fernandez, ELLE Decor, "Be The First To Stay At This Stunning Saratoga Springs Grande Dame Hotel Reborn," 17 Nov. 2017
Fullei offers consumers long shelf life (30-45 days) due to its constant quality control and cold-chain covering growing, processing, packaging and shipment.

— joseph a. mann jr., miamiherald, "Fullei Fresh puts sprouts on your table | Miami Herald," 17 May 2018
The two were then taken to the police station where they were reportedly held for about an hour before being released, though Christian, who was dressed as Deadpool, was reportedly fined under a Swiss law prohibiting face coverings in public.

— morgan m. evans, Fox News, "Guy dressed in 'Deapool' costume arrested with friend at gunpoint on their way to see the film," 17 May 2018

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