shock absorber
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That is a fine shock absorber for the insurer.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Earlier, Boutcher said that the stalemate meant the police had "once again become the shock absorber of our society".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
So the shock absorber works best for retirees with some cushion above their essential spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
A good place to hide could be under the cars, up between the axles, balancing on a foot-wide iron shock absorber.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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