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Recent Examples of tailwind
Although investors expect cryptocurrency prices are likely to pull back even more before making a run for a new record, their positive outlook on the year driven by regulatory tailwinds is still intact.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
The firm would likely be happy to own the stock and benefit from the same operational and macro tailwinds that Emerson sees.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Yet, this fluid environment rewards those who have longer time horizons and can identify undervalued assets that stand to benefit from sector-specific tailwinds, such as the resilience of healthcare or technology portfolios in periods of volatility.
—Henri Steenkamp, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
On top of that, there could be political tailwinds in store in both 2026 with the midterm elections and 2028 with the presidential election, as Cahall anticipates that campaigns and political action committees will look to reach younger audiences.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
The firm would likely be happy to own the stock and benefit from the same operational and macro tailwinds that Emerson sees.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Yet, this fluid environment rewards those who have longer time horizons and can identify undervalued assets that stand to benefit from sector-specific tailwinds, such as the resilience of healthcare or technology portfolios in periods of volatility.
—Henri Steenkamp, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
On top of that, there could be political tailwinds in store in both 2026 with the midterm elections and 2028 with the presidential election, as Cahall anticipates that campaigns and political action committees will look to reach younger audiences.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailwind
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However, Wolfe Research predicted Thursday a potential annual headwind of $1.6 billion for Tesla, primarily because of the car components made in Mexico.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Coincidentally, while the global wine market faces some of its most serious headwinds in decades, with some reports indicating stagnation or slight declines in consumption, the drinkware sector continues to expand.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The library now needs to build out the new Canadian entrance to code — a blow to a not-for-profit organization that has existed on a limited endowment since 1908.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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New York City's drinking water could eventually absorb a blow if reservoirs supplying a portion of it become vacated due to rising salinity, according to a new report.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 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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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 these areas numerous severe thunderstorms could occur, potentially bringing very large hail, strong tornadoes, and destructive winds.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Monster storm heading east this weekend to spew tornadoes, hail and snow On Saturday, strong storms will impact a zone from Texas to Nebraska, Arkansas and Iowa.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 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 may bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Winds are expected to be breezy, with gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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In 1892, a massive steel steamer, considered an engineering marvel of its time and revered for its speed and safety, got caught in a squall in the middle of Lake Superior and vanished.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Twin Cities reported 9.5 inches of snow, marking the biggest snowfall of the season. MORE: What every motorist needs to know about driving in snow In the Northeast, a squall line moved through Wednesday evening, bringing 1 to 2 inches of heavy rain and 50 to 60 mph winds.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.
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