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1.
An ~ is an object which you use to protect yourself from the rain or hot sun. It consists of a long stick with a folding frame covered in cloth.
Harry held an ~ over Dawn.
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2.
Umbrella is used to refer to a single group or description that includes a lot of different organizations or ideas.
Does coincidence come under the ~ of the paranormal?...
Within the ~ term ‘dementia’ there are many different kinds of disease.
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3.
Umbrella is used to refer to a system or agreement which protects a country or group of people.
The major powers have chosen to act under the moral ~ of the United Nations...
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