cushioned
Example Sentences
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"Had these buffers been in place, today's supply shock would have been substantially cushioned," Cofek says.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Revenue from its smartphone business fell 7.5% to 42.1 billion yuan during the period, a result Xiaomi attributed to lower shipments, though higher average product selling prices cushioned the impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Each joint is cushioned by articular cartilage, a type of specialized tissue that covers the ends of bones.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Much more important, though, is that the energy fund would have cushioned your losses in several downturns.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Principal Maldonado sat at a large desk in the center of the room and invited Mom and George to sit across from her in two brown cushioned chairs.
From "George" by Alex Gino
