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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 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

The tragedy began on Sunday night with violent storms buffeting the boats here.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

It’s the latest sign of financial problems buffeting the media industry.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Most of Maddie’s being was absorbed in flying the buffeting Anson.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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