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buffeting

British  
/ ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ /

noun

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

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As the scandals buffeting Mette-Marit's family mounted, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at the time he agreed that she had exercised poor judgement.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Especially in retail, the crosscurrents buffeting companies since the pandemic demand different approaches, said Adolfo Villagomez, who took the helm of 1-800-Flowers.com from its founder in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

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

Globalization was buffeting the region with other big changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

Far above in the buffeting midair, Tialys and Salmakia soared over the valley, trying to see down to the cave.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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