Example Sentences

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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

You are hedging, sir, and I didn’t expect it from you.

From Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris by Spurrier, Steven