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

Clubs in other leagues have shown it is possible to wind in dominant rivals through shrewd recruitment.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 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

There was not a breath of wind in the darkness, and the glowworms were dancing above the dry grass as Dustfinger crept back to Capricorn's village.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke