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noun

• a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

• any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

• an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

verb

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

• hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

• enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

• minimize loss or risk

44%6 Didn't give a definitive answer
adjective satellite

• evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement

33%6 The definitive answer or conclusion
noun

• the ultimate goal

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