hedged

Example Sentences

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"Most of the big airlines tell me they are well hedged so are paying last year's prices for this year's flights," he told BBC Radio Scotland's Mornings with Lucy Whyte.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

While Steyer and Xavier Becerra, the former California attorney general, both said they would support such a ban, the remaining three candidates hedged or said they would not.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The carrier said it has 70% of summer jet fuel hedged, warning of volatility for its unhedged position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Congress is given the power to “raise and support Armies,” but that power is hedged with limits, including the requirement that appropriations for the army be renewed every two years.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“Six isn’t exactly a lucky number,” I hedged.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss