buffer

Example Sentences

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Without fiduciaries serving as a buffer between the participant and the market, investments will be suboptimal.

From MarketWatch

Banks are expected to remain well capitalized, supported by internal capital generation, although high dividend payouts could stretch buffers in some cases, Moody’s says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Race is a tool, and class is the buffer.

From Salon

But as Mulberry of Zacks Investment Management pointed out, strong earnings from companies outside of the tech sector could still help create a buffer between investors and more tech losses.

From MarketWatch

Blue Owl’s loans backing tech companies averaged 30% of the value of the business when they were made, providing a significant buffer against business downturns.

From The Wall Street Journal