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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Advocates highlight their potential for financial inclusion and privacy, while large-cap coins often draw attention for their possible use cases, such as serving as a hedge against inflation.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
That said, when integrated thoughtfully into a long-term cash flow plan, especially as a hedge against market volatility, the strategy can offer real advantages.
—James Lange, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
These trends have run counter to the narrative pushed by some bitcoin backers that the cryptocurrency can serve as a hedge against inflation or an alternative to the U.S. dollar.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 May 2025
Its top holdings include many of the Magnificent Seven stocks — Microsoft , Nvidia , Apple , Amazon , Alphabet and Tesla — which means the put options could serve as a hedge against a drop in tech stocks.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
That said, when integrated thoughtfully into a long-term cash flow plan, especially as a hedge against market volatility, the strategy can offer real advantages.
—James Lange, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
These trends have run counter to the narrative pushed by some bitcoin backers that the cryptocurrency can serve as a hedge against inflation or an alternative to the U.S. dollar.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 May 2025
Its top holdings include many of the Magnificent Seven stocks — Microsoft , Nvidia , Apple , Amazon , Alphabet and Tesla — which means the put options could serve as a hedge against a drop in tech stocks.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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“Hedge against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedge%20against. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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