"HEDGING" Examples #1 "Categorical" Claim The issues highlighted in this study are applicable to all participating institutions. "Hedge" Claim The issues highlighted in this study may be applicable to many participating institutions. # 2 "Categorical" Claim Government support will assure the spread of new knowledge and the skills necessary to use the internet to thousands of people in rural areas. "Hedge" Claim Government support may help with the spread of new knowledge and the skills necessary to use the internet to thousands of people in rural areas. # 3 "Categorical" Claim The study proves the link between smoking and lung disease. "Hedge" Claim The study indicates / suggests a (possible) link between smoking and lung disease. # 4 "Categorical" Claim The number of unemployed people will continue to raise a...