hedge
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~ hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge; "The animals were hedged in"
hedge
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~ avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
hedge
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~ minimize loss or risk; "diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks"; "hedge your bets"
hedge
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~ enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges; "hedge the property"