buffer

Example Sentences

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However, those inventories have been “steadily drawn down” over the past month, suggesting that stockpiles can only provide a limited buffer to oil supply, the J.P.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Large companies will have 120 days to commit to "reshoring plans" before the steep duty kicks in, while smaller companies have a 180-day buffer, a senior US official told reporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"Countries like Vietnam who have rapidly increased their share of solar generation, have a stronger buffer against rising energy import prices," Kong said.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The sheer volume, he adds, still serves as a "substantial buffer" for times of disruption.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Judea served as a buffer between Egypt and Syria.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby