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
Examples of hedge against in a Sentence
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These other bets are in some ways a hedge against technological risk: AI is still a protean technology.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 May 2024
Today, gold retains its status as a symbol of stability and a hedge against inflation, albeit in varying forms and applications.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Investors typically buy gold as a hedge against inflation, a practice that (most likely) dates back to 1971 but became popular in lieu of the Great Recession — even though gold prices are volatile and its short-term benefits are unconvincing.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Across generations and civilizations, gold has stood the test of time as a reliable hedge against inflation and economic instability, offering a tangible source of stability and security.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
The series will remain in production after season two wraps, which will bank episodes leading into next season and potentially serve as a hedge against a possible IATSE strike in the summer.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
But the shiny metal is also a traditional hedge against inflation, which remains stubbornly persistent, as well as stock market volatility.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
But the three power plants run by PSEG Nuclear LLC provide nearly half of New Jersey's electricity, and a licensing extension represents a potential hedge against not enough wind projects being available to meet the state's needs.
—Wayne Parry, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Plus, Hero’s chairlift takes riders and skiers to shaded, east-facing runs, where the snow holds better, which is why Aspen Mountain has called the project a hedge against climate change.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 May 2024
Today, gold retains its status as a symbol of stability and a hedge against inflation, albeit in varying forms and applications.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Investors typically buy gold as a hedge against inflation, a practice that (most likely) dates back to 1971 but became popular in lieu of the Great Recession — even though gold prices are volatile and its short-term benefits are unconvincing.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Across generations and civilizations, gold has stood the test of time as a reliable hedge against inflation and economic instability, offering a tangible source of stability and security.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
The series will remain in production after season two wraps, which will bank episodes leading into next season and potentially serve as a hedge against a possible IATSE strike in the summer.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
But the shiny metal is also a traditional hedge against inflation, which remains stubbornly persistent, as well as stock market volatility.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
But the three power plants run by PSEG Nuclear LLC provide nearly half of New Jersey's electricity, and a licensing extension represents a potential hedge against not enough wind projects being available to meet the state's needs.
—Wayne Parry, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Plus, Hero’s chairlift takes riders and skiers to shaded, east-facing runs, where the snow holds better, which is why Aspen Mountain has called the project a hedge against climate change.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
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