cushion
Example Sentences
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Viewed another way, Conagra generates about $840 million in annual free cash flow, while paying out $670 million to shareholders—a smaller but still comfortable cushion.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
Cat sharks, cushion sea stars and crabs have been spotted along with the return of some algaes, but more complex eco-systems are still some years away from emerging.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
While financial advisers often recommend keeping six to 12 months of expenses in readily accessible accounts, retirees may prefer a larger cushion.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The 2% target thus provides a cushion, especially in a recession.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
When I looked about for even the small comforts of my own home, a worn rug or a lumpy cushion, there were none to be seen.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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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