battered
1 Britishadjective
adjective
Vocabulary lists containing battered
"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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In 1996, Hurricane Lili caused a storm to move from the Atlantic to Porlock Bay, where it battered the shore, changing the appearance and nature of the coast itself.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
On Wednesday, they battered down doors and swept the modest, two-story structure beside the 215 Freeway with military precision.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
That immediate closeness — and a shared love of pizza crunch, a battered pizza popular in Scotland — allowed the actors to take on the more demanding aspects of their roles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Software stocks, battered earlier in the year, are rising Thursday having had a strong run this week after a torrid few months.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
She pushed against a fierce blast of wind with all her might and wedged the battered door open while Fred, Scruffy, and Reginald ventured out into the torrential downpour.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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