When I got hit one time, maybe it gave me a little extra cushion.

The United States gave itself a cushion five minutes later.

We got off to a great start and gave ourselves a little cushion.

Having failed to give himself a bigger cushion, it was up to Person to hold the lead.

This gives them a significant cushion against the global downturn.

"But this gives us a little more cushion before the President's decision."

Why did they not give me a nice cushion?

Half of those would have given us a good cushion.

The royalties from those products gave him a financial cushion.

We have been putting money aside each month to give us a nice cushion for our old age.