Technical recruiters of Reddit, what do you look for in cover letters of applicants? What makes an application interesting?

What key points should an application/cover letter include? How could a candidate stand out from a herd of applicants?

It'd be a bonus if you could quote the best parts from cover letters you've come across.

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