battered
1 Britishadjective
adjective
Vocabulary lists containing battered
"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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Hundreds of actors and directors have signed a letter opposing the merger, warning it would choke production in an industry already battered by years of consolidation and cost-cutting.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Shares of the plastics and chemicals giant have been battered by a combination of cyclical industry downturns, global oversupply, and margin pressure.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Despite those numbers, LAHSA’s reputation has been battered by some highly critical assessments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The business had been weakened by years of overbuilding, then battered by the pandemic as thousands of elderly residents died.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“That doesn’t make sense,” Lucinda said, sinking down onto the battered couch.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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