buffeted

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Buffeted by mounting criticism of the Qatar World Cup at home, they had planned to highlight their inclusivity message during matches at the tournament.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2022

Buffeted by lawsuits, Juul announced hundreds of layoffs last month and bankruptcy appeared increasingly likely as it secured financing to continue operations.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2022

Buffeted by the exodus of production from Hollywood and the march of time, Zabrucky, the man who spent the past four decades fashioning the look of the future wants to focus on his own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2020

Buffeted by criticism over its financial and performance woes, the beleaguered transit agency has been overseen by an interim chief executive since former general manager Richard Sarles retired in January.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2015

Buffeted about by the spirals of gold, Lon concentrated on the scorch marks.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee