cushion
Example Sentences
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Though likely temporary, the extra funding is expected to give Newsom enough cushion to balance the state budget without major cuts and lower a projected shortfall in 2027-28.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Kossan’s focus on automation upgrades and expanding its higher-margin cleanroom glove segment could help cushion margin pressures over the medium term, she adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Officials modeled worst-case scenarios as the reserve cushion began to feel thin.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
So far, households have weathered the higher gas prices, largely thanks to the cushion provided by higher average tax refunds.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
She patted the cushion next to her, and I went to join her.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing cushion
"Icarus's Flight," Vocabulary from the poem
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 10
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