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Discover LudwigThe phrase "strong headwind" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a challenging situation or obstacle that makes progress difficult, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "The company faced a strong headwind in the market due to increased competition and changing consumer preferences."
Alternatives: "significant obstacle" or "major challenge."
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He walked pitched forward with a stubborn gait, as if he were fighting a strong headwind.
"It was hard, very hard," Virenque said of the 43-mile course into a strong headwind.
It was all I could do to open my eyes in the strong headwind, catch my breath, and forge ahead.
Running into a strong headwind Chambers eased off at 70m and won by almost two tenths of a second.
Overcoming a strong headwind, Muehlegg dominated a field of 3,000 for his third World Cup victory of the season.
Dwain Chambers reclaimed the British 100m title with a run of 10.14 seconds into a strong headwind.
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The bank's consumer businesses face strong headwinds as well.
And, of course, there are still strong headwinds from Fukushima.
"Those strong headwinds have blown us off course," he says.
Unfortunately, any standards initiative is going to face some strong headwinds.
Strong headwinds challenged our group of 10 paddlers and two guides.
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