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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

“The current conflict may expose further fault lines, by challenging the U.S. security umbrella for Gulf infrastructure and the maritime security for global trade in oil,” she writes.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

This would be clean in the sense that it would keep the stadium ownership under the club's umbrella and not dilute their respective stakes in United.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Jeffries admitted that he’s open to a funding bill to provide the money to pay TSA agents and fund other agencies under the umbrella of DHS.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“But there are better cafés than this particular one”—he gestures at the window next to them—“within a reasonable distance, if you don’t mind a damp walk. I’m afraid I don’t have an umbrella with me.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern