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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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"Rather we aspire for it to grow, and perhaps appropriate conditions will emerge one day for all countries of the region to gather under its umbrella."

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Lori Anderson is the director of Festivals Edinburgh, an umbrella organisation for the major city festivals.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

There is no common thread in the U.S. government’s acquisition of these stakes beyond a broad “economic and national security” umbrella.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Also on the no-fly list: umbrella drinks and casinos.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The servant hoisted the umbrella higher so that Headmaster could join Gupta under the portable shade.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

Who needs umbrellas when you’ve got a tanning bed, a chin-up bar, beef-tallow stockpiles, and a gallon of only-sometimes-poisonous raw milk?

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Additional water and electrolytes are being provided to players, as well as iced towels and umbrellas during changeovers.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Woven baskets, checkered blankets, fringed umbrellas and trimmed napkins prove picnic classics never go out of style.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

The locals never carry umbrellas; Elle shows up with a pink one.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Colored umbrellas and beach chairs cover the sand like confetti.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt




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