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Recent Examples of tailwind
All of that points to these sectors no longer creating a job growth tailwind.
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Neil Irwin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The investment firm cited a tailwind from a ramp in Blackwell shipments for the upgrade.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet another tailwind for gold prices is a recent weakening of the dollar, said Hollands at Evelyn Partners.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Those tailwinds were met with some headwinds, particularly related to the exit market and fundraising for emerging managers and companies.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Neil Irwin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
The investment firm cited a tailwind from a ramp in Blackwell shipments for the upgrade.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet another tailwind for gold prices is a recent weakening of the dollar, said Hollands at Evelyn Partners.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Those tailwinds were met with some headwinds, particularly related to the exit market and fundraising for emerging managers and companies.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailwind
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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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That’s a major blow to both sales and long-term customer loyalty.—
Samuel Mueller,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 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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Strong winds were also a concern in areas where residents are accustomed to heavy rain, but not necessarily cyclone-strength gales.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
4 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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The storms are anticipated to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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As Jake was jumping on the trampoline, a sudden and heavy gust of wind elevated him and the trampoline 20 feet in the air, according to the report.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 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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There might be a pension for paralytics, and state aid for those who suffered in person or estate from tempest or wild beasts.—
Jay Feinman,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
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Almanac Behind is a gripping listen: a year’s worth of destructive weather compressed into a 43-minute tempest, as the sounds of the near-past warn of a perilous future.—
Brendan Fitzgerald,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Tailwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailwind. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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