battered
1 Britishadjective
adjective
Vocabulary lists containing battered
"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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Kendi is an avatar for the battered and bruised fight for racial equality in this country.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
While many emerging markets have been hard-hit by the oil shock—and could keep getting battered if the Strait isn’t reopened—don’t count them out.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Bitcoin’s relative strength on Friday may offer a bullish clue for battered software shares — that is, if a past relationship still holds, according to a technical strategist at BTIG.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Tucker Corp. collapsed after being battered by investor-fraud charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Near her, a skinny man in old jeans and a battered army jacket was playing the saxophone.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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