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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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“Germany shouldn’t cast doubt over the fact that it counts on the American nuclear umbrella,” Norbert Röttgen, a conservative lawmaker and former German minister, said.

From The Wall Street Journal

These mostly Shiite militias are now grouped under the umbrella of the Popular Mobilization Forces.

From Los Angeles Times

European defense companies are benefiting from higher spending as governments rearm amid a resurgent Russia and diminished confidence in the U.S. security umbrella.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such quick meals, often categorized under the umbrella term “lazy cooking,” have taken social media by storm, with several food content creators sharing their go-to lazy recipes.

From Salon

A drizzle and chill could not discourage hundreds of fans with umbrellas from lining the fairways to cheer for their favorite players on the 100-year anniversary of the tournament originally called the LA Open.

From Los Angeles Times