as in coating
to form a layer over
leaves carpeted the lawn
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Each knife is outfitted with an antirust coating to protect the blades from oxidation, which keeps them super sharp for longer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Serve the ingredients in a bowl instead of forming and coating a cheese ball.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Economist has been covering markets, finance, and global affairs since 1843, watching rivals come and go from its perch.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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If that federal funding does not materialize, Maryland taxpayers will be left covering the shortfall through the state’s general fund.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Carpeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpeting. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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