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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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In addition to the Tyson academy, Puder now has eight schools in Florida and one in West Virginia, according to the website for ELEV8 School, the umbrella company under which the academies operate.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

In an op-ed published in Philippine media outlets Tuesday morning, Rubio heralded Washington's commitment "to freedom of navigation in Southeast Asia" while reaffirming the US defensive umbrella in the region.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

“We’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring all that technology here under the umbrella of our NDAs and our IP protection,” McBride said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

And the No. 1 reason is sportsmanship, an umbrella term for bad behavior by parents, spectators, coaches and players.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

I place my hand above it, creating a shadow umbrella, and it glows the deep purple of an amethyst.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Who needs umbrellas when you’ve got a tanning bed, a chin-up bar, beef-tallow stockpiles, and a gallon of only-sometimes-poisonous raw milk?

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Additional water and electrolytes are being provided to players, as well as iced towels and umbrellas during changeovers.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The locals never carry umbrellas; Elle shows up with a pink one.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

"That bag! That bag!" one shopper shouts while racing through the warehouse, filled with everything from colourful toys -- including popular Gundam action figures -- to ceramic bowls, beaded necklaces and even used umbrellas.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

There are several umbrellas in it: black, for the Commander, blue, for the Commander’s Wife, and the one assigned to me, which is red.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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