absorber
Example Sentences
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Earlier, Boutcher said that the stalemate meant the police had "once again become the shock absorber of our society".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
"The model places a demanding constraint on any proposed absorber," said Paul B. Rimmer of the University of Cambridge, UK.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 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
So here’s a third fix: a shock absorber, like the ones some actual roadside guardrails have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
But the only one who accepted his answer was Little Lou, who was like that, an absorber.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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