Sentence examples for operated as a buffer from inspiring English sources

During its periods of relative tranquility, Afghanistan operated as a buffer state, in the 19th century between the British and Russian empires, and through much of the 20th between the Soviet and U.S. spheres of influence.

The Chinese media, meanwhile, operates as a buffer during these visits, ready to airbrush or explain away inharmonious remarks and rebut arguments.

Probably epigenetic mechanisms operate as a buffer for genetic variations that are waiting to change the expression of genes leading to a different molecular phenotype.

Coupling of the still with external sources and additional uses is achieved with introduction of a water tank, which operates as a thermal buffer.

The group operated as a social club.

Studies with diverse occupational groups have found that hardiness operates as a significant moderator or buffer of stress (e.g.[15 18]).[15 18]

The next year, Helmy had a hand in writing a competition law that appeared to buffer Ezz's business from allegations of operating as a monopoly.

They operate as a group of equals.

It operates as a consultant instead.

It operates as a bank holding company.

operates as a housing finance company.