wind in
Example Sentences
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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
Temperatures are warming up quickly across North Africa and the Mediterranean and with any southerly wind in the UK, that air is drawn up from the south, boosting our temperatures.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Even in the adrenaline-fueled shipping industry, billionaire George Prokopiou has long been renowned for sailing close to the wind in pursuit of profit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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
I’ve never run fast enough to get wind in my eyes.“You’re quite a sprinter, Aunt Heidi, and I’m sure Mom can stand you. Just because she doesn’t mention you ever doesn’t mean anything.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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