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While junk bonds are generally riskier, their higher yields can provide some extra cushion when debt prices are falling.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

While parachute payments provide something of a cushion, relegation from the Premier League is still a considerable financial hit.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"And with precious little else the world can turn to, the supply resilience cushion is scarily thin."

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

Some fiduciaries use alternative investments to cushion against market crashes, and the ruling will determine how high the legal bar is for lawsuits when those strategic decisions underperform the broader market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

I peeked through the upper part of the couch cushion.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

The condition develops as cartilage, the protective tissue that cushions the ends of bones, gradually deteriorates.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Sometimes he would hide snacks in his family’s couch cushions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

If those two cushions disappear at the same time, the adjustment that has so far taken place almost entirely through valuation could quickly shift into stock prices.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Hong said he urges students to embrace failure as a learning tool—ideally while using a safety harness and cushions on the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

He is standing on the couch cushions with his hands locked behind his back.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

After she was in freefall for 10,000ft, Holly Wiffen "hit a tree which cushioned her landing" and survived.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Revenue from its smartphone business fell 7.5% to 42.1 billion yuan during the period, a result Xiaomi attributed to lower shipments, though higher average product selling prices cushioned the impact.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Each joint is cushioned by articular cartilage, a type of specialized tissue that covers the ends of bones.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

Profitability should remain stable, with pressure from lower interest rates and intense deposit competition likely to be cushioned by banks’ strong deposit bases and active balance-sheet management.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Once inside, Arturo, the younger man, picked up Pita’s limp body and transferred her over onto a cushioned wooden bench.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

“That’s kind of cushioning the blow,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Brazil's exports were diverted to Europe, with Germany overtaking the US as the biggest importer of Brazilian beans over the course of 2025, cushioning Europe's coffee drinkers to a degree.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

Citi analysts expect AI server-related demand to continue to support its growth trajectory, cushioning the seasonal softness in other segments like consumer electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

Mother Mary, then, has just reached her rock bottom, with Sam’s good graces barely cushioning her fall.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026

The radio came to life, cushioning the space between us with soft, bluesy jazz.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx