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hedge
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
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noun
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
noun
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
“when you say ‘maybe’ you are just hedging”
noun
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
verb
minimize loss or risk
“diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks”
verb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
“He dodged the issue”
verb
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
“hedge the property”
verb
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
“The animals were hedged in”
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when you say ‘maybe’ you are just hedging
diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks
hedge your bets
He dodged the issue
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully
hedge the property
The animals were hedged in
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