Definition of "headwinds" []

• Plural form of headwind. (noun)

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• "With the slowdown in demand for Perceptive and some of the, I think you used the term headwinds that that popped up there."
• "There may still be a need for some monetary stimulation to offset what he calls headwinds."
• "And while there are what it calls headwinds holding back the economy, there are also tailwinds pushing it forward - corporate finances that are generally in good shape, for example, and private sector job creation - which the IoD believes should be enough to prevent a double dip recession, provided consumer and business confidence doesn't begin to slide."