shock absorber

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Guardrails and a shock absorber can be added to the actuarial method to limit spending swings, especially for discretionary funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

So here’s a third fix: a shock absorber, like the ones some actual roadside guardrails have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

“We don’t have quite the shock absorber that we used to have,” Croft said in an interview.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Financial markets act like a shock absorber for investment.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

The rear wheel shock absorber was loose too.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary