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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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Unease about America’s nuclear umbrella isn’t confined to the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

And under the umbrella of class and healthcare and how expensive everything is, it’s tough.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Several come under the once all-embracing umbrella of the $500bn Neom mega-project.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The umbrella term for this is longevity medicine, and it’s expanding rapidly.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Uncle rushed out and bought a pair of dogskin gloves, some ugly, thick shoes, and an umbrella, and got shaved à la mutton chop, the first thing.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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