buffeting
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It’s not unlike what the Dodgers do, with their prize-winning farm system buffeting their star-studded,championship-winning, big-league club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
The big bank found that spending was up strongly on entertainment and arts for the month, which its economists said underscored consumers’ appetite for experiences even with the economic headwinds buffeting Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
The luxury sector is currently going through a challenging period for sales globally that is impacting many companies, but Hermes has been well-protected from the buffeting.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
"We were troubled by sharks buffeting the raft and whales blowing close and showering us with water," he added.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2025
He raced tentatively, and with the winds buffeting him through the homestretch, won by a modest margin over his stablemate Exhibit.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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