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Recent Examples of covey
Among the highlights is her vast (and presumably growing) collection of awards, including her covey of CMA and ACM trophies and her 2024 Grammy for Best Country Album, and an array of stage wear that’s a fashionista’s feast.
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 19 July 2025
The bulk of the covey swung around my position in a sweeping curve.
—H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
The sight of a covey of desert quail fills me with a mad, superhuman strength.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
And because quail live in coveys, the parasites can spread quickly through wild populations.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 18 July 2024
Often the best way to proceed is to flush the covey, then hunt up the singles, which will often sit very well for a dog.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Once hatched, the chicks feed on insects, and the family group stays together, forming a covey that will remain together into the fall.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Areas that always produce a covey were lifeless.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 16 Sep. 2020
Home gardens may see nesting mourning dove, a covey of baby quail, or the miracle of tiny hummingbird chicks hatching from miniature eggs in a nest not much bigger than a large thimble.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022
Nancy Kruh, People.com, 19 July 2025
The bulk of the covey swung around my position in a sweeping curve.
—H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
The sight of a covey of desert quail fills me with a mad, superhuman strength.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
And because quail live in coveys, the parasites can spread quickly through wild populations.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 18 July 2024
Often the best way to proceed is to flush the covey, then hunt up the singles, which will often sit very well for a dog.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Once hatched, the chicks feed on insects, and the family group stays together, forming a covey that will remain together into the fall.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Areas that always produce a covey were lifeless.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 16 Sep. 2020
Home gardens may see nesting mourning dove, a covey of baby quail, or the miracle of tiny hummingbird chicks hatching from miniature eggs in a nest not much bigger than a large thimble.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covey
Noun
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This discovery is a big deal – until now, efforts to control outbreaks, or swarms, of these animals have been laborious and largely futile, requiring individual animals to be sited and removed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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Fears of India and Pakistan being a mistake away from nuclear war rose as the two countries hit each other’s military infrastructure with airstrikes and swarms of drones.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Students in the youth circus school will perform a few-minute scene, flipping and juggling and dancing, then the adults spring into action.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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Back in 2017, former president Jackie Lansdale spent months advocating for the same issue, resulting in a 5% pay increase for teachers and school employees.—
Emilee Calametti,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Following the release of the short DOJ memo, Trump appeared earlier this week to downplay the controversy when asked by a reporter about Epstein during a press gaggle, which some supporters have described as a 180-degree turn from his base’s priorities and concerns.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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The gaggle of young, unproven options ranges from Colton Dowell to Jha'Quan Jackson to Bryce Oliver to Xavier Restrepo, with veterans Van Jefferson, Mason Kinsey and James Proche sprinkled in.—
Nick Suss,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Yes, artists are important to the persistence of culture, but artisanal skills must take a back seat to functional skills when a colony is still in its early stage.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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These insects are found in colonies, clustered on the undersides of leaves and stems.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Keep quarters or laundry pods in the front snap pocket and use the adjustable shoulder straps to carry the bag.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Scale-Up Fabrics Scale-up fabrics connect accelerators (GPUs, AI processors) within a single rack or AI pod, prioritizing ultra-low latency and high bandwidth communication.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This formula gives nails a plump, gel-like finish—no UV lamp needed—while keeping color locked in for up to 10 days.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Not quite lipstick and not quite lip liner, this creamy lip crayon moisturizes, plumps, and leaves a matte finish.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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“Covey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covey. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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