absorber

Example Sentences

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At the same time, American production growth—a key shock absorber for high prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—appears to be plateauing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

First, China has turned itself into the world’s oil shock absorber.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Financial markets act like a shock absorber for investment.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

Agroforestry and rewilding could transform the agricultural sector from a major generator to a net absorber of carbon emissions.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

But the only one who accepted his answer was Little Lou, who was like that, an absorber.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen