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headwind
/ ˈhɛdˌwɪnd /
noun
a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship Compare tailwind
headwind
A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or ship.
Example Sentences
Alibaba stock is up 95% so far this year and many analysts believe the momentum can continue, with the shares shaking off a multiyear funk linked to regulatory headwinds, geopolitical risks, and Chinese growth concerns.
The increase may reflect weaker government hiring and continued softness in the private sector, compounded by global trade uncertainty and China’s tariff headwinds.
But continuing negotiations with the U.S. on its local-content requirements pose headwinds, the brokerage says.
She said the move was "bad for the global economy and creates further headwinds".
The industry has been beset by headwinds ranging from changing consumer preferences and rising input costs, worsened by tariffs, to more-stringent regulations favored by the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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