Cover
Cover verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.
Dime
Dime noun - A very small sum of money.
Both words in one sentence
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The Scrooge: "Cemetery Polka" Uncle Biltmore and Uncle William made a million during World War II But they're tightwads and they're cheapskates And they'll never give a dime to you Shout-Out: The look of the album cover is a shout-out to the typography of the cover of Elvis Presley.
Source: Music / Rain Dogs -
In practice the chaotic nature of fighting in a 3D environment where ships can spin on a dime and fly backwards on inertia while shooting guys behind them means that more often than not, pilots fight individually and cover their own asses.
Source: Literature / Star Carrier
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