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Discover LudwigThe phrase "absorb shocks" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where something is designed to withstand or mitigate impacts or disturbances, such as in engineering, psychology, or sports.
Example: "The new car model is designed to absorb shocks effectively, providing a smoother ride on rough terrain."
Alternatives: "cushion impacts" or "dampen disturbances."
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Investors are becoming increasingly impatient with thin margins that can't absorb shocks.
Not keen on DIY? Pneumatic tyres absorb shocks, but they do get punctures.
By anchoring the currency, governments forced the real economy to absorb shocks.
Fine, that's straightforward: we want banks to be able to absorb shocks and still lend.
An independent Scotland would be too small to absorb shocks, whether to oil prices or to its banks.
There is a counter-argument that increasing transaction volume is good since it helps markets respond to and absorb shocks.
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Such a pavement has enough plasticity to absorb shock.
The first couplings were chains with solid buffers to help absorb shock during braking.
It is notable for its elasticity and for its ability to absorb shock and conform to or "remember" shapes.
The N.F.L. has improved helmet technology since Webster's days by increasing the protective padding in the equipment to better absorb shock, among other things.
Just as shoes protect the feet and absorb shock while running, so too do gloves cushion and shield the hands while punching.
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