cushion

Example Sentences

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The lender’s small short-dated negative gap—where funding costs reset faster than loan yields—could help cushion interest-rate weakness, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Meta has also been embarking on a cost-cutting journey that Nowak said could drive further upside to the stock, “or provide cushion to our base case if ad markets weaken.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Given the Chiefs, fourth in the table, have a seven-point cushion over fifth-placed Bristol, this campaign at least looks like being longer than Hooper might have expected when he signed on in the summer.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Last week, India announced sharp cuts to taxes on petrol and diesel to cushion the inflation impact from higher crude oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

At times like these I need an air sickness bag and an oxygen mask and a chair cushion that doubles as a flotation device.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King