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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Fittingly for a macroeconomist with a history of dire predictions, the fund is designed as a defensive portfolio, hedging against structurally higher inflation and climate change, among other risks.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
By investing in multiple franchise brands across various industries, entrepreneurs can not only hedge against economic downturns but also capitalize on the strengths and opportunities that different sectors provide.
—Pete First, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, steps companies had taken to circumvent the effects of a new trade war with China, such as friend-shoring, might not be an effective hedge against future protectionist policies that install new barriers to trade with countries such as Mexico and Canada.
—Thomas Stackpole, Harvard Business Review, 2 Dec. 2024
Strengthening our economic and diplomatic partnership with these nations will serve as an important hedge against China, Russia, and North Korea, while also promoting America's economic interests.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
By investing in multiple franchise brands across various industries, entrepreneurs can not only hedge against economic downturns but also capitalize on the strengths and opportunities that different sectors provide.
—Pete First, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Looking ahead, steps companies had taken to circumvent the effects of a new trade war with China, such as friend-shoring, might not be an effective hedge against future protectionist policies that install new barriers to trade with countries such as Mexico and Canada.
—Thomas Stackpole, Harvard Business Review, 2 Dec. 2024
Strengthening our economic and diplomatic partnership with these nations will serve as an important hedge against China, Russia, and North Korea, while also promoting America's economic interests.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Hedge against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedge%20against. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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