cushion

Example Sentences

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Part of their job is to determine whether an insurance company is maintaining an adequate financial cushion based on the risk level of the investments it holds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A lower rupee could well help bump up India's exports competitiveness and in comparison to past crises, Delhi's comfortable forex cover gives it adequate cushion to tide over the crisis, experts say.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

However, he said he’d have questions about how the war has affected flight schedules, corporate travel and longer-term spending, and how much of a cushion Delta’s premium seating classes might offer against volatile fuel prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Isabella Ray hit a solo shot to left in the fourth and in the fifth Gonzales unloaded on another homer to left to give Williams a four-run cushion that was more than she needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Brother Luke set the oaken bench at Robin’s back and fitted a cushion for his comfort.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli