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British Airways owner IAG has said it has no immediate plans to lift prices as it has hedged its fuel costs with contracts to buy fuel at a price fixed before the conflict began.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Throughout his career, Domingo has hedged his bets, undertaking playwriting, directing and producing in case the wind blows a different way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Norwegian said Monday it has hedged 51% of its fuel consumption for 2026 and 27% for 2027.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Musk has made wilder claims over the years, but usually has hedged them with words like “expect” and “hope.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2023

It's like walking into a bare room to have a turn with a thumb-screw; but Mrs. Yocomb has hedged me up to just this course.

From A Day of Fate by Roe, Edward Payson