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Recent Examples of tailwind
The intrigue: Kimmelman said Trump 2.0 economic and infrastructure policies — including support for new fossil fuel generation and pipelines — provide strong tailwinds.
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Ben Geman, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
The new tariffs threaten to buck a strong tailwind for in-person sporting attendance.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The company caught a tailwind from fiscal third-quarter results that surpassed consensus estimates, per StreetAccount.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
If the tax cuts get extended during the second quarter, that would be a tailwind for the markets.
—Nyse, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ben Geman, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
The new tariffs threaten to buck a strong tailwind for in-person sporting attendance.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The company caught a tailwind from fiscal third-quarter results that surpassed consensus estimates, per StreetAccount.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
If the tax cuts get extended during the second quarter, that would be a tailwind for the markets.
—Nyse, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailwind
Noun
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The brand sources its whiskey from other distilleries, but in 2022 it was announced that Pernod would build a dedicated distillery and warehouses for the brand, proof of its success and belief in the future of American whiskey (which, admittedly, is currently facing some headwinds).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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In its monetary policy statement, the Reserve Bank of India noted that tariffs have increased uncertainties clouding the economic outlook across regions, posing new headwinds for global growth and inflation.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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More price hikes provide a psychological blow that shakes consumer confidence.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The result is just tit-for-tat subversion and another blow to America’s supposedly nonpartisan system of justice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The alerts consisted of gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings, small craft advisories and rip current statements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Winds will reach gale force off Veracruz, Mexico this afternoon.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, Oklahoma has seen the risk of tornadoes, hail, and severe winds grow, and insurers are taking notice.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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During his career, Marciano has covered nearly every major natural disaster experienced in the United States, including floods, tornadoes, blizzards, and erupting volcanos in Hawaii.—
Rob Marciano,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meteorologists are urging millions of residents across at least 11 states to remain indoors and avoid windows as powerful windstorms, dust advisories, and wildfire risks sweep across large portions of the central and western United States.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Applicants are eligible if: They were financially impacted by the Los Angeles-area fires and windstorm that took place starting Jan. 7.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, shortly thereafter snow showers and squalls will tend to bubble up across the Northeast.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Drivers are urged to delay their travel until the squall passes.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Anti-Diversity Policies: The U.S. State Department is seeking to quell a diplomatic tempest roiling Europe after several American Embassies sent letters to foreign contractors instructing them to certify their compliance with Trump’s policies aimed at unraveling diversity programs.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the center of this tempest is the Trumpian disdain toward the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and especially the European nations that are America's main partners in that great endeavor.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Tailwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailwind. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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