cushioned

Example Sentences

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My fall was cushioned by lots of Dominos and DoorDash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Operators are cushioned through fixed-price fleet cards for diesel and higher container storage income from expected port congestion, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It adds gentle richness and, crucially, a plush but defined crumb — one that feels almost cushioned, yet precise.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Shipping firms are typically cushioned from higher costs through emergency contract clauses, but the real upside comes from pricing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

He sat down beside her on the deep, cushioned window-ledge.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin