21.   A diversified market for U.S. apples overseas has cushioned the impact of lost sales to Mexico, the Agriculture Department says.

22.   Albarran spiraled us toward the dirt landing area, and told me to run fast when we hit ground to cushion the impact.

23.   But had we not stopped in time, both front-seat occupants could have relied on the dual-airbags in the Explorer XLT to cushion an impact.

24.   But upon deeper reflection, it was a wise move which hassomewhat cushioned the impact of the depreciating ringgit on the financialsystem.

25.   Deep snow helped cushion the impact, ITAR-Tass reported.

26.   Deuba said more weaponry and helicopters from abroad, and economic aid from foreign donors to cushion the impact of the expensive campaign on the economy was under way.

27.   Dealers said the light dollar demand also cushioned the impact of a slightly weaker Japanese yen.

28.   Deuba said more weaponry and helicopters from abroad and economic aid from foreign donors to cushion the impact of the expensive campaign on the economy was under way.

29.   EAP cushions the impact of El Nino, enabling FOs to maximize their internally-generated income for other urgent measures, Gerochi said.

30.   Economists said the strong growth in Philippine exports to the United States and especially Europe last year cushioned the impact of shrinking markets in crisis-hit East Asia.