buffeted

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Mr. Popkin shows how the abolitionist cause was buffeted by power struggles in Continental France—sometimes advanced by the currents of ideological debate, sometimes hindered or sidelined—to emerge precariously triumphant in 1794.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Is this a particularly turbulent moment in British history that has left leaders buffeted by events?

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“The economy will continue to be buffeted by swings and shocks, but underlying activity will be anything but stagnant,” Pearce notes.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Most of BlackRock’s revenue still comes from managing public stocks and bonds, which has helped shield it from the steeper losses that have buffeted pure-play private asset managers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Her fur coat was buffeted by stiff headwinds.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein