Example Sentences

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For professionals, the flexibility to work from home or take paid time off may have cushioned the blow.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Fed officials say they are alert to the financial system’s risks and have cushioned it by forcing banks to hold more capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 25, 2016

Rock-bottom interest rates and central bank stimulus measures have cushioned stock markets against volatility, so potentially nasty surprises from company earnings may be a catalyst for even bigger trading swings.

From Reuters • Feb. 4, 2015

Under the co-ownership of John Mara and Steve Tisch, sons of Wellington and Bob, the Giants’ two Super Bowl victories since February 2008 have cushioned the sting of three straight playoff-less seasons.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2014

If they had intended him harm, would they have cushioned his box and placed a pillow under his head so that the cloth about his mouth would not cause him discomfort?

From Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police by Curwood, James Oliver