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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Gold is also considered a hedge against inflation and can rise when investors expect the Fed to lower interest rates.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
In that case, the demand for data centers could also drop and Nvidia would need to hedge against that.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2025
Inspired by similar initiatives out of the United States and elsewhere, the proposal seeks to diversify the country’s reserve assets, hedge against currency and geopolitical risks, and position Brazil as a leader in digital asset innovation.
—Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Whether that is a show of faith or a hedge against uncertainty remains to be seen but, for now, Farke is the face of their top-flight return.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
In that case, the demand for data centers could also drop and Nvidia would need to hedge against that.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2025
Inspired by similar initiatives out of the United States and elsewhere, the proposal seeks to diversify the country’s reserve assets, hedge against currency and geopolitical risks, and position Brazil as a leader in digital asset innovation.
—Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Whether that is a show of faith or a hedge against uncertainty remains to be seen but, for now, Farke is the face of their top-flight return.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2025.
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