1.   In addition to providing a hedge against an Iraqi attack, the ground and air forces would offer valuable training experience.

2.   In the debate over expanding NATO, proponents argued that enlargement would provide a hedge against a resurgent Russia.

3.   Investors look for negative correlation because it provides a hedge and reduces the volatility of a portfolio.

4.   It would also provide a hedge if British regulators end the rules permitting exclusive broadcasting rights to the entire Premier League.

5.   Most sales are priced in American dollars, providing a hedge against weakness in the Mexican peso, Kopinski added.

6.   Supporters have argued that the expansion promotes U.S. security interests by nurturing new democracies in Europe and providing a hedge against a resurgent Russia.

7.   The fund provides a hedge against inflation and declining financial markets by buying commodity-linked investments.

8.   Their high dividend yields also provide a hedge against the overall market.

9.   Though inflation is low today, commodities would provide a hedge against its rise.

10.   Burns, however, said establishing normal relations with Hanoi would not be designed to provide a hedge against Chinese influence.