The best cover letter for L/S

Always thought my resume (small SM stint + top tier school) was enough so never spent time making a real cover letter. Now I am scrambling for an offer..feel free to berate me. What are the best ways to go about cover letters for SM/MM L/S roles? Any stand out examples would be appreciated as well.

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Can’t imagine ever reading a cover letter from an applicant lol

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