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aegis

[ee-jis] / ˈi dʒɪs /


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Because most of Qatar’s large companies are state owned or under the aegis of the Qatar Investment Authority, local equity prices don’t always capture economic anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Many of them believed that America was well served by the kind of work done under the institution’s aegis.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

Peacekeeping forces - under the aegis of either the United Nations or Nato - traditionally are impartial, operate with the consent of both parties and use force only to defend themselves.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

Even one of the first breakout female rappers, Roxanne Shanté, came up under the aegis of Marley Marl and the Juice Crew.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

At this moment that unmanning thunder cloud, the aegis, Athena’s shield, took form aloft in the great hall.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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