cushion
Example Sentences
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Remember to keep some of that $150,000 as a cash cushion for emergencies.
From MarketWatch
Achouri then took centre stage, doubling the lead with a lovely cushioned finish from an Ali Abdi cross as the interval approached.
From Barron's
Debt to Ebitda for the group is about three times, which doesn’t provide much of a cushion or signal financial strength.
From Barron's
Providing unskilled public work across all but fully urban districts, the scheme has become a backbone of rural livelihoods, cushioning demand during economic shocks.
From BBC
A main reason to consider buying gold is to cushion your portfolio from volatility and economic uncertainty.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
