cushion

Example Sentences

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While high-income households have maintained their ability to spend, the impact of rising prices has been acute for those who lack a financial cushion.

From MarketWatch

Remember to keep some of that $150,000 as a cash cushion for emergencies.

From MarketWatch

Achouri then took centre stage, doubling the lead with a lovely cushioned finish from an Ali Abdi cross as the interval approached.

From Barron's

Debt to Ebitda for the group is about three times, which doesn’t provide much of a cushion or signal financial strength.

From Barron's

Providing unskilled public work across all but fully urban districts, the scheme has become a backbone of rural livelihoods, cushioning demand during economic shocks.

From BBC