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Options and other derivative instruments, such as futures, are often used like insurance policies, as they can reduce potential losses on core positions by providing some gains if the market moves against them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Koufax was perfect-game good on Sept. 9, 1965, against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium, striking out 14.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A woman has lost an attempt to undo her adoption of two sisters after Supreme Court judges said to do so would go against the long held principle that adoption is "final and permanent".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"The state cannot insure citizens and companies against every external crisis," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

I give in to all my feelings then, and let my head fall against his shoulder.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam