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covering

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noun

  1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
  2. the act of protecting something by covering it
  3. the work of applying something
  4. a natural object that covers or envelops
  5. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

Examples

Meanwhile, the sister is trying to maintain standards and dignity, washing her clothes and covering her body.

So maybe BP isn't the best example yet, but clearly businesses that embrace principles of social entrepreneurship--discovering how to "unstick" society when it has gotten stuck, by changing the system--are having widespread impact in making the new buzzphrase "social value" the litmus test for success for not only social entrepreneurs but profit-oriented businesses, too.

Thousands of miles of unspoilt coastline, isolated and untouched lakes and pristine mountain ranges are there for the discovering.

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pave

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verb

  1. cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic

noun

  1. a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

Examples

Well, suddenly without any warning, a couple of weeks ago, men and machines arrived and started digging up the road and pavement and generally causing the usual traffic chaos.

I am three and a half and I get fed up when I go for walks with my Mummy because the pavements are always so messy because of dog poo.

As the bus turned into a new recognizable road, the pavements were filled with people, scarves blowing in the wind.

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