buffer

Example Sentences

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The fact that the so-called fundamentals appear to be holding up also has helped to serve as a buffer for markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

For example, maintaining green spaces as wildlife habitat can buffer infrastructure from severe weather, erosion or flooding.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Created by the UN Security Council in 1978, Unifil has since served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

The more buffer he had between him and Tad when they finally were face-to-face, the better.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau