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

The oil market’s saving grace was the remarkable surplus it carried into the conflict, which cushioned the blow far better than analysts predicted when the Strait of Hormuz first closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

My fall was cushioned by lots of Dominos and DoorDash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Anya put her bones inside her own pack, making sure they were cushioned.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack