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buffer

[buhf-er] / ˈbʌf ər /


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“Currently, you have a buffer getting close to not being a buffer anymore.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The force has been a buffer between Lebanon and Israel since 1978 although its presence has not prevented repeated outbreaks of conflict.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Strong shipments before the conflict likely provided some buffer for buyers, while regional premiums “have done some of the work,” rising sharply across the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It may be less of a buffer, but “that’s still a hefty amount of oil,” Emerson said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

He seemed to see, in their closeness, proof of his own good choice, as though he had knowingly brought a gift to his family, a buffer between his wife and daughter.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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