buffer
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He added that the buffer zone needed to remain to "block the danger of invasion".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Financial experts said that, with uncertainty still part of the picture, borrowers needed to build a financial buffer in case of future changes.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Traders say the world has worked through much of the buffer it had going into the Iran war, and warning signs are spreading through the oil market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
“That added cash flow is helping support larger purchases, including vehicles, and providing a partial buffer against higher prices at the pump,” Skordeles says.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
The more buffer he had between him and Tad when they finally were face-to-face, the better.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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