absorber

Example Sentences

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Potholes can cause damage to shock absorbers and suspension springs, and can also distort wheels.

From BBC

The economic hierarchy that dominated the past decade—the U.S. as the global engine, China as the main absorber of capital, and emerging markets rising or falling with the commodity cycle—is fading.

From Barron's

Lennar previously said it was using its margin as a “shock absorber” in a tough market before adjusting its strategy earlier this year.

From Barron's

For retirees, it’s a good idea to have shock absorbers in your portfolio and make sure you aren’t too reliant on one hot stock or sector.

From Barron's

First, China has turned itself into the world’s oil shock absorber.

From Barron's