buffer

Example Sentences

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Katz had already announced the intention to create a buffer zone in the south of Lebanon earlier in the month.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“With limited new supply entering the market, the buffer that initially dampened price spikes is rapidly eroding.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

One way to avoid that is to add a 10% buffer to your expected spending.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 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

We felt strongly the need to establish friendship as a buffer against the invisible threat.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin