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fierce winds buffeted the small sailboat
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Recent Examples of buffeted
His security forces sought to crush a mass protest movement demanding democratic reforms as the Arab Spring buffeted the region.
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Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
His model assumed that firebrands initially have a random motion as they are buffeted by the turbulence of the fire.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
For years, subscriber numbers have buffeted the stock on earnings day, up and down.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
King was last heard from on September 17, which is when Eagle Peak was buffeted by snow and wind.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
Escalating crises Over the last six years, Boeing has been buffeted by one problem after another, ranging from embarrassing to tragic.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
But tribes continue to be buffeted by state challenges and federal actions, and Native people continue to defend their remaining sovereignty and unique trilevel citizenship.
—Daniel Mandell / Made By History, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
Politicians are reluctant to make bold decisions on energy infrastructure with tax payers cash, when households have been buffeted by years of high inflation.
—Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The City Council voted to put Charter Amendment ER on the ballot after a string of corruption cases buffeted City Hall.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
His model assumed that firebrands initially have a random motion as they are buffeted by the turbulence of the fire.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
For years, subscriber numbers have buffeted the stock on earnings day, up and down.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
King was last heard from on September 17, which is when Eagle Peak was buffeted by snow and wind.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
Escalating crises Over the last six years, Boeing has been buffeted by one problem after another, ranging from embarrassing to tragic.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
But tribes continue to be buffeted by state challenges and federal actions, and Native people continue to defend their remaining sovereignty and unique trilevel citizenship.
—Daniel Mandell / Made By History, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
Politicians are reluctant to make bold decisions on energy infrastructure with tax payers cash, when households have been buffeted by years of high inflation.
—Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The City Council voted to put Charter Amendment ER on the ballot after a string of corruption cases buffeted City Hall.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buffeted
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Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin Fire ignited Monday night after days of extremely dangerous fire conditions when Santa Ana winds whipped across the region.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Before turning back, many of them whipped out their phones to snap a photo of the divers.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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His spirit was worn down and battered but never broken.Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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But then the high-pitched whooshing of CAS pierced the air, and the arriving bird pelted the ground below with missile after missile, plus thousands of rail gun rounds, until the threat had been thoroughly neutralized.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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In a video obtained by PEOPLE, a visitor sitting on the Sky Screamer — also known as Supergirl Sky Flight — showed visitors sitting in gondolas as rain pelted them.Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others, however, argued that Neely had not physically attacked anyone, and that Penny should not have held him in a prolonged chokehold.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gardner claims that Jodeci singer DeVante Swing watched while she was being assaulted.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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The woman in the suit alleged she was assaulted after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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