mechanism
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The actual fuel price paid by airlines varies, as some companies hedge their costs through derivatives and other mechanisms, and also differ depending on geographic sourcing and inventories.
From MarketWatch
The group's managers said they would follow the established mechanism of reducing exposure to fuel price risk through hedging, as it has done in recent years.
From Barron's
The fact that this mechanism works across different plant species makes the discovery especially important for agriculture.
From Science Daily
Malhotra noted that this mechanism may be particularly relevant for patients who also have metabolic disorders such as diabetes, a chronic disease that leads to high blood sugar levels.
From Science Daily
The bill, according to a draft seen by AFP, would allow for private companies to become more involved in Venezuelan mining endeavors, as well as outline mechanisms for arbitration and dispute resolution between parties.
From Barron's
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