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cover ground

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Go a given extent or considerable distance, especially at a satisfactory speed. For example, She really knows how to cover ground with her studies , or This outfielder covers a lot of ground . [Early 1800s]
Deal with or accomplish in a certain way, as in This history text covers the ground quite well . [Late 1800s] Also see cover the field .

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Bradley's ability to cover ground up and down the right flank makes him a menace to handle.

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It would not cover ground fighting along the front line in the east.

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A high defensive line without pressing effectively, and an ageing central midfield unable to cover ground to fill the gaps, is a recipe for disaster.

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Police teams, specialised sniffer dogs and mountain rescue search teams continue to cover ground with air support, despite the weather being described as "challenging".

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Some of those will cover ground trodden in his successful Mirror Group case in 2023 and, just like in that case, he will give evidence in person.

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