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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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This practice falls under the umbrella of surveillance pricing, which is the use of a customer’s personal data to set prices.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, as well as the state’s umbrella organization, the California Fire Safe Council, did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

France's roadmap does not present new pledges but brings existing climate and energy policies and targets under one umbrella with an explicit goal.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Friedkin is also the 'person of significant control' at Pursuit Sports UK, an umbrella group for sports operations.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The umbrella also helps humans, by protecting that ecosystem.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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