hedge against

phrasal 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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Whether it’s being used as a hedge against currency debasement, an investment vehicle for institutions, or a strategic reserve for sovereign states, bitcoin’s role is expanding at an unprecedented pace. —

Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 The precious metal, historically viewed as a hedge against inflation whenever prices have risen, notched double digit percentage gains in each of the past two years. —

Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025 Here's how TikTok creators are preparing for a TikTok ban Other creators on the app are urging TikTokers to double down on competing video services, like YouTube's Shorts and Instagram's Reels, as a hedge against TikTok cratering in the United States. —

Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025 Investors are turning to gold as a safe-haven asset to hedge against potential crises. —

Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hedge against

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