cushioned

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Kozack said the shock was having an "asymmetric impact," with some developed economies and oil-exporting countries relatively cushioned while others were struggling to manage rising import bills.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Yet a loss of buffers that cushioned supply disruptions in recent weeks could spark the next significant move higher for prices.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

My fall was cushioned by lots of Dominos and DoorDash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But having successfully shipped crude throughout the conflict, Tehran is cushioned by the recent windfall profits, at least in the short term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Sometimes it was shoes for running, with cushioned soles and breathing holes, and stars of fluorescent fabric that reflected light in the darkness.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood