covers the following vs covers following

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Covers the following' is used when introducing a list of items or topics that will be discussed, while 'covers following' is used when the word 'the' is omitted before 'following'.

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covers the following

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when introducing a list of items or topics.

This phrase is used to introduce a list of items or topics that will be discussed or addressed in the following text.

Examples:

The course covers the following topics: grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
The report covers the following key points: methodology, results, and conclusions.

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I. INTRODUCTION. Material covers the following topics: A. Serving as assigned counsel in mental health commitment proceedings. B. Serving as assigned ...
Material Covers the Following Topics: A. Serving as guardian ad litem in adult guardianship proceedings. B. Procedure for conducting adult guardianship ...
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Our expertise covers the following disciplines: Business & Corporate · Commercial Property · Residential Property · Divorce & Family · Employment

Alternatives:

includes the following
addresses the following
discusses the following
touches on the following
deals with the following

covers following

This phrase is correct when 'the' is omitted before 'following'.

This phrase is used when 'the' is omitted before 'following', and it is not followed by a list of items or topics.

Examples:

The report covers following trends in the industry.
The book covers following aspects of the theory.

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Sep 24, 2014 ... Marvel cancels two upcoming covers following uproar over new Spider-Woman character. Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso issues apology ...
Covers Following Snap Beans Kalamazoo County: 1998 & 1999. Purpose Evaluate weed suppression and biomass production of five cover crops seeded ...
Mar 11, 2015 ... The MITC covers following loan products: Citibank N.A. India Stock Power facility to resident individuals. The Facility: An overdraft facility ...
Jan 16, 2015 ... BBC's Radio 1 Live Lounge is one of Britain's premier spots for pop covers. Following up Fall Out Boy's version of “Uptown Funk” from earlier ...

Alternatives:

covers the following
covers some following
covers certain following
covers various following
covers different following

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covers the following vs covers following