shock absorber
Example Sentences
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The crude-oil market’s surprise shock absorber was China, which dramatically cut its imports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Guardrails and a shock absorber can be added to the actuarial method to limit spending swings, especially for discretionary funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
“We don’t have quite the shock absorber that we used to have,” Croft said in an interview.
From Barron's ● Jan. 14, 2026
Financial markets act like a shock absorber for investment.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
The rear wheel shock absorber was loose too.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
