umbrella
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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
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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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