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buffeting

British  
/ ˈbʌfɪtɪŋ /

noun

  1. response of an aircraft structure to buffet, esp an irregular oscillation of the tail

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RAC spokesperson Rod Dennis said: "We recommend taking extra care on exposed, higher routes and being especially cautious when overtaking high‑sided vehicles, as the buffeting effect can catch some people out."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But the challenges buffeting America these days go beyond the author’s charged and sometimes blinkered framework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

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

It’s the latest sign of financial problems buffeting the media industry.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Near the sheer stone front of the generating station, a zeppelin slowed to a hover in the buffeting wind.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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