as in tentative
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as in misrepresentation
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as in weaseling
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter
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as in housing
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the prison was hedged by a high stone wall
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Adjective
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The tentative agreement is nonetheless a victory for the foreign-policy teams of Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who worked in tandem with regional partners Qatar and Egypt to bring it about.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025 -
At the time, the FDA placed Red Dye No. 3 on a provisional list for all uses—including those two separate food and cosmetics categories—with tentative approval pending further evaluation.—
Ali Francis,
Bon Appétit,
15 Jan. 2025
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The ban, however, was short-lived, and hours later, incoming President Donald Trump overturned it, giving TikTok a temporary reprieve—but its future still remains uncertain.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Whether Hamas will fully comply remains uncertain, putting the fragile truce at risk.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: Manipulated media The image is a fabrication.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Revival's signature fabrication abilities are clearly apparent here.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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At the Washington Department of Ecology, the state’s primary Hanford watchdog, people have had to stretch their imaginations to accommodate Hanford’s dilatory progress, said Cheryl Whalen, the agency’s cleanup section manager.—
Valerie Brown,
Discover Magazine,
28 Sep. 2018
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He can’t be blamed for the agency’s dilatory response to problems at the plant.—
The Editorial Board,
WSJ,
25 May 2022
Verb
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Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The union also wants Starbucks to resolve outstanding legal issues, including hundreds of unfair labor practice charges that workers have filed with the National Labor Relations Board.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Support In a meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China earlier this week, McCourt and his co-bidder Kevin O'Leary received assurances that lawmakers on both sides of the U.S. political aisle are committed to ensuring a qualified divestiture.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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This fall, Payne moved from linebacker to the defensive line, putting up good numbers with 28 tackles, nine hurries, 2 1/2 sacks and 11 tackles for loss as the Warriors qualified for the playoffs.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Others may also be hesitant to accept an ADHD diagnosis and take medications that may help, Manos said.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Feb. 2025
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However, the countries on his itinerary have largely been very cooperative with the administration so far, as other countries in the region Rubio will skip over remain hesitant to comply.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Hedging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedging. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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