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Recent Examples of coverages
Yet, the Thunder have that depth partly because of how Gilgeous-Alexander rarely forces anything and allows his emotions to overwhelm him amid swarming defensive coverages.
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Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Rather than trying to disguise coverages, the Texans simply beat opponents with superior personnel, nullifying Rodgers’ ability to be one step ahead at the line of scrimmage.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Vikings are always well coached under Kevin O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who has often stifled Shanahan offenses with his creative blitzes and disguised coverages.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Zone split safety, variables and coverages.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Redick said the way the Thunder have exploited their minutes without star guard Shai Gilegous-Alexander on the court is forcing him to adjust lineups and coverages when the likes of Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain and Chet Holmgren are playing.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Even tackle football players attend games, shouting out the leverages and coverages of opponents from the bleachers.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Knicks head coach Mike Brown says frequently adjusting defensive coverages and assignments is key in preventing Brunson from being put on an island in the Knicks’ first-round playoff series — and beyond.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Tons of different looks, coverages.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Rather than trying to disguise coverages, the Texans simply beat opponents with superior personnel, nullifying Rodgers’ ability to be one step ahead at the line of scrimmage.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Vikings are always well coached under Kevin O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who has often stifled Shanahan offenses with his creative blitzes and disguised coverages.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Zone split safety, variables and coverages.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Redick said the way the Thunder have exploited their minutes without star guard Shai Gilegous-Alexander on the court is forcing him to adjust lineups and coverages when the likes of Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain and Chet Holmgren are playing.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Even tackle football players attend games, shouting out the leverages and coverages of opponents from the bleachers.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Knicks head coach Mike Brown says frequently adjusting defensive coverages and assignments is key in preventing Brunson from being put on an island in the Knicks’ first-round playoff series — and beyond.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Tons of different looks, coverages.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverages
contents
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The typical contents of a CARE Package included 5 pounds of milk powder, 7 pounds of cheese, 5 pounds of rice and 5 pounds of beans.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Using your memory and/or imagination, make a detailed inventory of the possible contents of this small enclosure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Coverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverages. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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