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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That had the side benefit of building a hedge against economic slowdowns, as such merchandise often appeals to consumers who are tightening their belts. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Lawmakers, however, view the fees as a hedge against a continual conversion to EVs and the decline in gas taxes that have helped to fund big projects, as well a a way to tame an increasingly sprawling delivery ecosystem. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025 Gold offers investors a hedge against an uneasy financial environment as policymakers weather the uncertain environment, analysts said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025 Ray Dalio urged investors to allocate around 15% of their portfolios to gold, calling it a strong hedge against credit-dependent assets and a key protector of real returns. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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