shock-absorber

In addition to all his operational duties, Smith was also left to handle the press, and political and diplomatic relations, acting as Eisenhower's "primary shock-absorber."

Eisenhower's Pit Bull Antony Beevor 2010

Let's start with your potential: Your body is a superb shock-absorber.

Michael Boblett: What Is Chi Running? Michael Boblett 2011

During the first quarter's turmoil, central-bank policy acted as a shock-absorber.

Investors Move Onward and Upward Tom Lauricella 2011

Let's start with your potential: Your body is a superb shock-absorber.

Michael Boblett: What Is Chi Running? Michael Boblett 2011

More states need to replicate innovations that improve "shock-absorber" programs, which protect families against the recession's economic potholes.

Jodie Levin-Epstein: Make Kids' Brains "Too Big to Fail" Jodie Levin-Epstein 2010

Thus, rather than reflecting a positive view of the euro zone's prospects, the recent strength of its currency reflects the fact that it unfortunately is the world's shock-absorber by default.

The Rising Euro Leaves A Sinking Feeling 2010

Canada earlier this year suggested an alternative way to level the playing field: requiring big banks to raise "contingent capital" that would serve as an automatic financial shock-absorber in times of crisis.

Bank Tax Gains Ahead of G-20 Sara Shaefer Mu 2010

Can Europe function as the world's shock-absorber?

The Rising Euro Leaves A Sinking Feeling 2010

Can Europe function as the world's shock-absorber?

The Rising Euro Leaves A Sinking Feeling 2010

Thus, rather than reflecting a positive view of the euro zone's prospects, the recent strength of its currency reflects the fact that it unfortunately is the world's shock-absorber by default.

The Rising Euro Leaves A Sinking Feeling 2010