hedge
noun
a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary; hedgerow.
well-hedged
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a word derived from
hedge.
Example Sentences
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Ryanair expects “some less well-hedged competitors” to struggle to “maintain capacity or even survive” during the coming winter season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Less well-hedged competitors are already cutting capacity, he added, while Ryanair is not.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
According to John Strickland of JLS Consulting, the price spike gives well-hedged low-cost carriers an advantage over rivals who have not bought so much fuel in advance.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
"Remember that the market was extremely well-hedged coming into this move down," Amy Wu Silverman, equity derivatives strategist at RBC Capital Markets, said in a note.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2021
Chief Executive Michael O’Leary says Ryanair expects average fares to fall around 6 percent this summer and even more in winter amid increased competition and well-hedged fuel costs.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2016
