buffet
Example Sentences
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I had not expected such waves in a lake, but the wind whipped them up, and they buffeted me ruthlessly.
From Literature
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Norway's royal family has been buffeted by a succession of scandals in recent times, including the marriage of the crown prince's sister, Princess Märtha Louise to a self-styled American shaman.
From BBC
An endless buffet of Internet content is available to help anyone of any age develop the same competency and desire.
From Salon
Mal had returned home from her journey, flying back from the forest with arms outstretched and coat flapping, buffeted by the wind.
From Literature
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France’s economy last year grew at its weakest pace since 2020, hampered by the impact of U.S. tariffs that buffeted European economies.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.