Its role is to provide a limited cushion against fluctuations of the rates.

He opted for a middle road that would at least provide a cushion.

The funds, he said, are enough to cover operating deficits and provide a small cushion.

Higher capital levels provide a cushion for banks in rough times.

The money, the other producers say, will help increase the show's advertising budget and provide a financial cushion early in the run.

"It provides a very good cushion for them," he said.

To provide a cushion, it has a plan to cut use by 5,200 megawatts.

The big cash balances provide a cushion for these companies, he said.

China's foreign exchange reserves do not provide a comfortable cushion.

North Sea oil revenue continues to provide an economic cushion.