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The phrase "acted as a buffer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something or someone serves to mitigate or reduce the impact of a negative factor.
Example: "The mediator acted as a buffer between the two conflicting parties, helping to ease tensions and facilitate communication."
Alternatives: "served as a cushion" or "functioned as a shield."
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On Rice's account, "we acted as a buffer between the federal government and the refuge".
We took turns the man in the middle slept while the others acted as a buffer.
When they called to complain, Mr. Bradlee acted as a buffer between them and his staff.
Various reports said the police either acted as a buffer between the groups or encouraged the clashes.
There was an empty sector next to ours that acted as a buffer to the Liverpool fans.
We took turns — the man in the middle slept while the others acted as a buffer.
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The mediator acts as a buffer of sorts.
"But it could act as a buffer," she remembers thinking.
But, he argued, "North Korea still acts as a buffer".
As deputy you often act as a buffer between the staff and the head.
Lithium ion battery packs are also included to act as a buffer in the system.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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