hedged (Meaning)

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hedged (s)

evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement

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of Hedge

The politician hedged his statements carefully, avoiding specific commitments.
The company hedged its investments against currency fluctuations to mitigate risk.
The weather forecast was hedged with caution, predicting potential showers.
The witness's testimony was hedged with reserve, leaving room for interpretation.
The artist hedged the painting with a thin layer of varnish to protect it.
The insurance policy was hedged with numerous exclusions and limitations.
The reporter hedged the story with quotes from opposing viewpoints to maintain neutrality.
The investor hedged his portfolio with bonds to diversify his assets.
The manager hedged the meeting by preparing multiple scenarios to anticipate any contingencies.
The lawyer hedged her argument by presenting both sides of the case, leaving the decision to the court.

evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statementof Hedge

equivocated,weaseled, shook, waffled, straddled the fence, beat about the bush, evaded, pussyfooted, hemmed and hawed, beat around the bush

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The politician hedged his statements carefully, avoiding specific commitments.

The company hedged its investments against currency fluctuations to mitigate risk.

The weather forecast was hedged with caution, predicting potential showers.

The witness's testimony was hedged with reserve, leaving room for interpretation.