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are hedging

  • present progressive of hedge.

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Now cruise companies are hedging by building ships for a greener maritime future that may or may not come to pass.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

It may also mean traders are hedging their risk—offsetting long positions with short ones to ensure they don’t incur big losses if oil reverses.

From Barron's Mar. 21, 2026

By working for as long as you are able, and building up your retirement savings, you are hedging your bets against all of these possible events.

From MarketWatch Dec. 3, 2025

Most big auto companies, however, are hedging their bets on full electrics.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2025

The streets are no longer as free as they were; laws of every kind are hedging upon the harmless liberties of the people.

From The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem by Ford, Henry