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A primer: Rear and front bumpers, now mostly vinyl sheathing over a metal shock-absorbing bar, are meant to protect vehicles from major body damage in minor crashes.
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The udrop 'Ricochet' with shock-absorbing air pockets.
The Quest for Phone 'It' Look Michael Hsu 2011
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Mens shoe designers are putting the soles of shock-absorbing, sporty sneakers on everything from formal high-top brogues to heavy work-wear boots.
Hybrid All-Stars Darrell Hartman 2012
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Strengthening the muscles around the knees or hip can help support the joints and take over some of the shock-absorbing functions played by cartilage, according to Harvard Medical School experts.
Doctors' New Advice for Joint Pain: Get Moving Laura Landro 2011
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Yet there they were—rows of gleaming casters in all shapes, sizes, even colors: shock-absorbing casters, multi-wheel casters, spring-loaded casters, sanitary casters for the medical and food-prep industries.
The Ubiquitous Caster Ralph Gardner Jr. 2011
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Do not use the trampoline without shock-absorbing pads that completely cover its springs, hooks, and frame ..
Jump at your own risk: Trampoline safety measures not so safe 2010
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The Phoenix has a metal cage to hold passengers, and shock-absorbing wheels on the outside to help it travel up and down inside the rescue shaft.
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Yet there they were—rows of gleaming casters in all shapes, sizes, even colors: shock-absorbing casters, multi-wheel casters, spring-loaded casters, sanitary casters for the medical and food-prep industries.
The Ubiquitous Caster Ralph Gardner Jr. 2011
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The JanSport Air Cure Laptop Backpack ($50) has shock-absorbing elastomer that distributes the weight of heavy loads more evenly, decreasing pressure by 50% on the shoulders and upper back.
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The JanSport Air Cure Laptop Backpack ($50) has shock-absorbing elastomer that distributes the weight of heavy loads more evenly, decreasing pressure by 50% on the shoulders and upper back.
The Best Tech For College Sarah Austin 2010
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