hedge
noun
a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary; hedgerow.
is hedging
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present progressiveof hedge (3rd 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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Yet, like all economists, Simons is hedging his bets.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Jamison, who thinks emerging markets are early in this bull market, is hedging AI-oriented holdings with Latin American oil producers like Argentina’s YPF and Brazil’s Petrobras.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
“Honda is hedging its bets across the board, and Afeela is one way for them to explore what could happen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Many believe the message could not be clearer: Bangladesh, once India's most dependable neighbour, is hedging hard.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
"Either he has a very indulgent chief or he is hedging."
From The Spanish Chest by Edna Adelaide Brown
