buffeting

Example Sentences

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Eyewitnesses told Swiss media that strong winds were buffeting the mountainside when the crash happened.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The big bank found that spending was up strongly on entertainment and arts for the month, which its economists said underscored consumers’ appetite for experiences even with the economic headwinds buffeting Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 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

Globalization was buffeting the region with other big changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

But it was no use, and now she could not sleep, and the wind was buffeting the walls of their tent, keening like an army of ghosts.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo