Someone had to provide covering fire a little longer so the escape pods could get away, and that was my job.

"You'll stay down below and provide covering fire while we climb the steps, understand?"

"I have your vehicle in sight and am providing covering fire."

"You want somebody to stay behind and provide covering fire?"

As the boats went in the ships themselves provide covering fire.

"You want us to provide covering fire so that you can bring the rest of your troops into the city?"

We've made plans on who goes when and in which order, while others provide covering fire until it's their turn.

His men did so and were able to provide covering fire for those attacking adjacent to them.

Swing wide just outside and provide covering fire while we clear that gateway.

They'd creep forward and provide covering fire for the Bears.