battering
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“I’m worried that these attacks are battering the institution.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Firemen could be seen smashing in a window with battering rams and helping people climb out from inside in videos shared on social media.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
It added that he had decided to focus on battering Iran's missiles and navy, before looking to pressure Iran diplomatically to reopen the Strait.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
On June 11, he wrote: “Every time I read about the battering ram incident I’m just floored at how wild that is.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
It is heard—the thunder, earthshake, drum-fire, of the bright and battering sandals I Yes, and even then it is only a cavalry charge you are thinking of, not a chivalry one.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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