cushioned
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Normally, but not always, companies and individuals are cushioned by the Treasury bond market when it seems like a slowdown is brewing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
After she was in freefall for 10,000ft, Holly Wiffen "hit a tree which cushioned her landing" and survived.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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
Noninterest income likely boosted 2Q operating income and cushioned net-interest income pressure, it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mr. Diamant was on the floor, his back cushioned by a rolled-up blanket.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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