buffeting

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Especially in retail, the crosscurrents buffeting companies since the pandemic demand different approaches, said Adolfo Villagomez, who took the helm of 1-800-Flowers.com from its founder in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

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

"We were troubled by sharks buffeting the raft and whales blowing close and showering us with water," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Experts say the CEO’s behavior probably turns off some potential customers, but bigger problems are buffeting his company.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

He gave a sharp tug as if against some obstruction, and looked up into the buffeting dark before looping the rope around a cleat on the suspension ring.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman