umbrella
Example Sentences
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The Tonys were first and Cannes most recent to honor Streisand with the umbrella awards most appropriate for this once-in-a-lifetime artist.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The plan, military officials and analysts said, was for the destroyers to provide an antimissile umbrella, while U.S. helicopters would protect against Iranian attack boats.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
In her artwork, Fatemeh depicted herself with her parents, her father holding an umbrella to shield them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
According to David Goodyer, CEO of umbrella organisation Early Years Wales, which has 850 childcare provider members, the system is "fragmented" with a "multitude of funding pathways" that can make it difficult to navigate.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The servant hoisted the umbrella higher so that Headmaster could join Gupta under the portable shade.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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Lyrics from "Umbrella" by Rihanna
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