umbrella
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Rutte insisted Europe would have to double its spending targets to afford the "billions and billions of euros" it would cost to replace the US nuclear umbrella.
From Barron's
"You would lose the ultimate guarantor of our freedom, which is the US nuclear umbrella," Rutte said.
From Barron's
Her white umbrella, matching wide-brimmed hat and long gauzy veil was complemented by a sleeveless turquoise dress over pleated white trousers.
From Barron's
Mist tunnels, water machines and sun umbrellas helped cool down spectators at Melbourne Park.
From BBC
The layoffs were part of a consolidation of the collections department at the Academy Foundation, which along with the Academy Museum is operated under the umbrella of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
From Los Angeles Times
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