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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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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

"It even ducked under the umbrella when I was running away round the other side."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Midlife retreats are a cottage industry within the broader umbrella of wellness tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

“We’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring all that technology here under the umbrella of our NDAs and our IP protection,” McBride said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

A few paces in front of me Camilla struggled on tiptoe to pull down her umbrella, which dragged her along in little skipping steps—Mary Poppins in her black funeral dress.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Banned items include weapons, fireworks, flares, gas canisters, laser pens, camping chairs, umbrellas, flagpoles, air horns, megaphones, nitrous oxide, and excessive food and cigarettes security would think was more than "personal use".

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

To protect against heatstroke, he said people must "drink enough water, use umbrellas and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun".

From Barron's May 25, 2026

In December, 1959, the Somerset’s “beach facilities” consisted of two beach umbrellas stuck in a strip of sand at the rear of the hotel.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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