buffeting

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Especially in retail, the crosscurrents buffeting companies since the pandemic demand different approaches, said Adolfo Villagomez, who took the helm of 1-800-Flowers.com from its founder in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The luxury sector is currently going through a challenging period for sales globally that is impacting many companies, but Hermes has been well-protected from the buffeting.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

Globalization was buffeting the region with other big changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

"We were troubled by sharks buffeting the raft and whales blowing close and showering us with water," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Outside the sky was clear, but icy gusts of wind were buffeting our barracks every few minutes, sending fresh dust puffs up through the floorboards.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston