Definition of headwind
: a wind having the opposite general direction to a course of movement (as of an aircraft)
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Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, could face headwinds in the general election -- President Donald Trump carried the state with 51% of the vote in 2016.
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Coverage of the scandal could create greater headwinds for emerging technologies in health care, as some experts believe startups might now face a greater burden of proof to demonstrate their technology is effective.
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Walmart, which operates stores under various banners in 27 countries outside the U.S., has faced strong headwinds in its expansion.
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Walmart, which operates stores under various banners in 27 countries outside the United States, has faced strong headwinds in its expansion.
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Efforts to attack the problem, even by the president, face stiff headwinds.
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In battleground states like Arizona, Florida and Nevada, Mr. Trump’s proclivity to be a loose cannon could endanger the Republican incumbents and challengers who are already facing ferocious Democratic headwinds.
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Instead, companies competing with discount retailers are struggling to raise prices for their marquee products—something recent earnings reports show has become a growing headwind for their businesses.
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News of the investigation, which was first reported by Bloomberg, alongside a J.P. Morgan analyst note that forecasts headwinds for Tesla as German luxury brands launch their own electric vehicles, sent shares down more than 2% Friday.
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First Known Use of headwind
1709
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Definition of headwind for English Language Learners
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: a wind that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward
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