buffer

Example Sentences

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We also learned a lot of lessons in the 1970s and therefore now maintain strategic petroleum reserves that can provide a near-term buffer.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Large companies will have 120 days to commit to "reshoring plans" before the steep duty kicks in, while smaller companies have a 180-day buffer, a senior US official told reporters.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Unifil was created by the UN Security Council in 1978, and has since served as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

One way to avoid that is to add a 10% buffer to your expected spending.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

As much as we tried to create a buffer between them and the more fraught aspects of Barack’s job, I knew that Sasha and Malia still had a lot to take in.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama