as in wind
an air movement that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward
Stiff headwinds caused the flight to take longer than expected.
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The bank suggested that European equities could face significant headwinds if Trump wins the presidency, primarily due to the potential for trade tariffs and protectionist policies .
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
But Mackenzie contended the broader political headwinds were blowing in Republicans’ direction, citing strong voter registration and early voting numbers, though many GOP supporters are waiting for Election Day to cast their ballots.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
Several of the Democratic senators up for reelection were initially elected during years favorable to their party, such as the 2006 backlash to then-President George W. Bush or during then-President Barack Obama’s successful 2012 reelection campaign — and are facing headwinds for the first time.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
The United States faces strong headwinds from cultural conflict, as well as deliberate efforts by domestic and foreign actors to sow divisions, spread disinformation, and create distrust in the system.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
But Mackenzie contended the broader political headwinds were blowing in Republicans’ direction, citing strong voter registration and early voting numbers, though many GOP supporters are waiting for Election Day to cast their ballots.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
Several of the Democratic senators up for reelection were initially elected during years favorable to their party, such as the 2006 backlash to then-President George W. Bush or during then-President Barack Obama’s successful 2012 reelection campaign — and are facing headwinds for the first time.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
The United States faces strong headwinds from cultural conflict, as well as deliberate efforts by domestic and foreign actors to sow divisions, spread disinformation, and create distrust in the system.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Headwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwind. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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