hedge
noun
a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary; hedgerow.
am hedging
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present progressiveof hedge (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In the parlance of Wall Street, by purchasing the credit default swap I am "hedging" against the chance that my bond will suddenly become worthless.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2010
