buffeted
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In September, high tides and powerful wave activity from Hurricane Marie buffeted the San Clemente coastline, temporarily halting Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink service after more erosion and slope damage was spotted near the train tracks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Treasury yields, which rise when bond prices fall, were buffeted by conflicting forces on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Firefighters wrestled "numerous flare-ups" under control overnight, working in very difficult conditions as powerful winds buffeted the eastern region bordering Germany -- with a "mini-tornado" even striking a town outside the park.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The group's performance reflects the roller coaster ride by cocoa prices over the past five years when it has been buffeted by wars, poor harvests and economic worries in key markets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The threshing winds of his temper buffeted the car and deep, resonant warning signals were sent out among the children.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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