hedge against

verb

hedged against; hedging against; hedges against
: to protect oneself from (something)
They hedge against inflation by investing their money.
looking for ways to hedge against risk/failure

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And of course, in an era where data and technology sovereignty are both increasingly important, developing space sovereign capability is a prudent hedge against over-reliance on partners whose strategic visions may not always align with one’s own. — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Lamm said the dogs are not a step toward robot dogs, nor a hedge against them. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Rosland advertised on Fox News and Newsmax with spots starring actor William Devane, who pitched gold coins as a hedge against inflation and other sources of instability. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, the spread on its five-year credit default swaps, contracts used to hedge against default, at one point soared above 1,140 basis points. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hedge against

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“Hedge against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedge%20against. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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