wind in

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Rising oil prices are putting wind in the sails of oil and gas companies — but only for so long.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“Significantly more wind turbines have been delivered in offshore wind—but clearly fewer in onshore wind in the last quarter of the year,” he said in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

In another scene, she chases a lovelorn boy to the roof of a local building, remaining there to enjoy the view and the wind in her hair after he’s descended.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

South of the border, a yellow warning of rain and wind in south-west England and southern Wales is in force until 22:00 on Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

After jumping, when the students touched down on the icy airfield, the wind in their billowing parachutes would take them sliding across the ice—“and only the instructors in the bushes could stop us!” said Valentina.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein