buffeting

/ ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. response of an aircraft structure to buffet, esp an irregular oscillation of the tail

Example Sentences

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.

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Jara, this election is likely to solidify Chile’s reputation as a developing world success story, and an example of how institutions can withstand the extremes of right and left wing populism now buffeting the region.

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But the challenges buffeting America these days go beyond the author’s charged and sometimes blinkered framework.

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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.

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Globalization was buffeting the region with other big changes.

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Related Words

• choppy 
• coarse 
• dry 
• harsh 
• rugged 
• turbulent