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buffer

[buhf-er] / ˈbʌf ər /


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With less of a coastal buffer, any large waves that come in “will have even greater impact on the shoreline, with more likelihood of flooding and undercutting of cliffs,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

A strong capital position at the end of June, with a capital buffer well above regulatory requirements, gives Monte dei Paschi significant strategic flexibility, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Positive dealer gamma could buffer a decline, as market makers may help cushion the decline due to hedging flows.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

But these groundwater stores "respond more slowly to changes in the climate than rivers, which is why they provide a useful buffer during periods of drought", said Prof Alan MacDonald of the British Geological Survey.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

I gave myself plenty of buffer time, so I'm going to play it safe.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Malaysian banks’ ratings should remain supported by adequate capital buffers, although material deterioration in risk profiles, asset quality or capitalization could lead to downward ratings pressure, Fitch adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

But global supply buffers in 2026 have been worn down.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

With the coaster slated to open in the coming days or weeks, residents aren’t optimistic for change or the sudden construction of more noise buffers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

These functions include signal synchronization, adjustable delay lines, optical buffers, and frequency conversion.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Fluid pressure car buffers, in which a constant supply of fluid under pressure is provided by a pump or train pipe connected to the engine is one of a great variety.

From Inventions in the Century by William Henry Doolittle

So this fund, like buffered and other defined outcome funds, has lagged behind the S&P 500 for the most part.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Davi added that “this trend has fueled significant interest in buffered ETFs” over the past few years.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

So far prices have been modulated in financial markets by expectations of an imminent settlement and buffered in the physical market by the drawing down of inventories.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

For monthly series of Innovator buffered ETFs, the upside limit is changed upon annual reset, according to market conditions.

From MarketWatch Apr. 28, 2026

Down, down the hill he went, buffered by the cool breeze.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

It resonates more with the progress bar instead of the buffering icon.

From Slate Apr. 4, 2026

Without my boyfriend’s paycheck buffering our vibes-based accounting, it was time to face the scariest part of managing your money: the spending audit.

From MarketWatch Mar. 31, 2026

The massive audience tested the technical capacity of the streaming platform, as many fans complained of buffering or losing the video feed completely.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

Ping times to Europe and Australia often exceeded 300 to 500 milliseconds, which could lead to buffering or lag during high-bandwidth playback.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2026

It’s a protective mechanism for them, a way of buffering themselves against my future death, like when teenagers distance themselves from their parents in preparation for leaving home.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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