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covert

[koh-vert, kuhv-ert, kuhv-ert, koh-vert] / ˈkoʊ vərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkʌv ərt, ˈkoʊ vərt /


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The covert appeal of shows like “Lore” and “My Favorite Murder” is their chilling sonic atmosphere.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Even though it was a covert Special Forces operation, Panetta said, he personally briefed key congressional leaders before Bin Laden’s killing took place.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The union has accused the carmaker of poor working conditions, withholding sick pay and covert redundancies, all enabled by the lack of a collective agreement to protect workers.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

TikTok, which has since removed the clips and the accounts that posted them, said it had taken down more than 75 covert influence operations globally in 2025.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The theme of covert tensions, overcome by right thinking and positive attitude, continues in the twelve-minute video entitled You’ve Picked a Great Place to Work.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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