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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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Some Republicans argue that Cleaver’s district, despite swarms of Democratic voters, would be easier to carve into Republican districts than the 1st District in St. Louis.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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New coach Ramon Carmona is an alumni of the school and coached these players on the lower levels the last three years.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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The school has since been renamed the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Along the way, Happy encounters a gaggle of real-life sports stars, pro golfers, and beloved celebrities, as well as Sandler's own family.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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His socialite wife, Margo (Malin Akerman), quickly takes Sophie under her wing, introducing the wide-eyed waif to her gaggle of girlfriends, including Jill (Katie Lowes), the wife of the megachurch’s reverend, and Callie (Jaime Ray Newman), the sheriff’s wife.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
23 July 2025
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The booming financial hub was the family’s first real estate development, carved out from vast tracts of agricultural land acquired when the Philippines was still a colony of Spain.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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If you haven’t been yet inducted into the Roller Rabbit squad (colony?), a brief introduction: The brand has become an absolute obsession on social media in the past few years, especially among tween and teen girls.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Similarly, White Desert’s private polar pods in Antarctica reframe luxury in stark, extraordinary terms, redefining what’s possible at the edge of the world.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Most dishwashers will work well with pods or powder, but some manufacturers have specific recommendations.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gel texture lends a nice, refreshing feel that plumps and pumps up the moisture without feeling overly occlusive—as a result, your skin will look less red/irritated, and your shine will be under control.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
30 July 2025
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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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“Covey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covey. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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