buffeted
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This is in stark contrast to last week which saw areas buffeted by a cluster of storms developed by a powerful Atlantic jet stream.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Like other airlines, TAP has been buffeted by soaring jet fuel costs from the war in the Middle East.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
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
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 winds clutched at him, buffeted his body as it hung.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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