51.   Aziz said the government will try to cushion the blow by subsidizing wheat prices, meaning the cost of bread, a staple here, will remain the same.

52.   China wants WTO membership on concessionary terms for developing countries that cushion the blow of increased competition.

53.   Cushioning the blow, it allowed for some inflated payments.

54.   Food subsidies were pumped up to cushion the blow to the poor.

55.   It cushioned the blow to companies by paying for the beef slated for destruction.

56.   Lim said the purpose of the tripartite committee is to work together to cushion the blow suffered by retrenched workers.

57.   Many traders expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to try to cushion any blows by making a quick cut in interest rates.

58.   Many traders expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to try to cushion any blows by a quick cut in interest rates.

59.   Now attacks on the industry are taking a toll at home, and state lawmakers want to cushion the blow.

60.   Republicans are expected to soften the provision relating to lawsuits against health carriers and seek other changes to cushion the blow for their supporters.