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Recent Examples of windswept
The island was rugged and windswept, a thin place where the noise of others had grown faint.
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Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Squat blue and white houses sit serenely on either side of the Dedeaux property, windswept but relatively untouched as the evening light washes over them.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic side is tumultuous and windswept, while the Caribbean side is tranquil with soft breezes.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
But Still Chilly Shetland (2013–) Set in the remote, windswept islands of Scotland, where the elements are so harsh there are no trees, the first seven seasons revolve around Detective Jimmy Perez, a lonely and oft-exasperated widower played by Douglas Henshall.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Squat blue and white houses sit serenely on either side of the Dedeaux property, windswept but relatively untouched as the evening light washes over them.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic side is tumultuous and windswept, while the Caribbean side is tranquil with soft breezes.
—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
But Still Chilly Shetland (2013–) Set in the remote, windswept islands of Scotland, where the elements are so harsh there are no trees, the first seven seasons revolve around Detective Jimmy Perez, a lonely and oft-exasperated widower played by Douglas Henshall.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windswept
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The alert, which covers parts of Riverside County, is in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Thursday because of elevated levels of particulate matter caused by windblown dust.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Air quality alerts are in effect across several regions in South Carolina, North Carolina and California because of elevated levels of fine particulates from wildfire smoke and windblown dust, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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One of the best ways to beat spring and summer heat is by stocking up on breezy, lightweight clothing pieces — and luckily for us, Amazon is currently brimming with linen-blend closet staples.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The V-neck style gives your bust a boost, while the breezy skirt delivers effortless elegance and won’t get bogged down by a dip in the pool.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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The observations from Drewry’s and Moody’s, as well as the scenario floated by McCown, follow a bleak outlook for the middle of May out of the biggest port in the U.S.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
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That followed a desperate period in which a bleak financial picture forced the resignation of CEO Anders Jensen.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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The mandate: incorporate a young couple’s love of Ancient Rome, James Turrell skyspaces, and stormy beach days into a tip-to-tail renovation of an 1840s Greek Revival brownstone.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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There was no law enforcement involvement at the meeting, in contrast to the stormy town hall held Tuesday night by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) in which police used tasers to subdue and remove two hecklers.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Which brings me to another important lesson from turbulent times: market timing (still) does not work.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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That might be the ultimate takeaway for leaders navigating turbulent times.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The incident occurred amid a wave of heavy rain and inclement weather that hit the region that day.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The stock turned lower after reporting a slower start to the first quarter due to inclement weather in late February.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Windswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windswept. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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