hedges

"He trims the hedge once a week."

"The police formed tight hedges around the protestors to keep them safe from angry onlookers. "

"The small schoolyard was bordered by hedges, providing a natural barrier from the busy street. "

"My neighbor offered a few hedges about the new school rules, saying they might or might not affect everyone equally. "

"A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses/gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. In simple language, a hedge is used to reduce any substantial losses/gains suffered by an individual or an organization."

""Despite years of hedges lawyering, he never gained respect within the prestigious firm." "

"to hedge a field or garden"

"The tall fence hedges the property, providing privacy from the street. "

"A farmer hedges against a potential drop in corn prices by selling future contracts, guaranteeing a certain price for his harvest. "

"He carefully hedged his statements with weasel words."

"The gardener will hedge the flowerbeds around the school garden next week. "

"The farmer hedges against potential crop failure by planting multiple types of seeds. "