umbrella
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He bought an acre of his grandfather’s farmland with a $10,000 student loan, built a barn with an apartment and rescued a macaw named Cisco and umbrella cockatoo named Andrew to bring to children’s parties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The games, the largest sporting event in U.S. history, have been classified as a national security event, meaning federal law enforcement can deploy its most extensive security measures under the Department of Homeland Security umbrella.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Several come under the once all-embracing umbrella of the $500bn Neom mega-project.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The umbrella term for this is longevity medicine, and it’s expanding rapidly.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Just held the umbrella over her head and walked faster.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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