battering
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Internet access took a battering ram to information’s door, sending dizzying amounts of data our way overnight.
From Salon • May 30, 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
Veeva has taken a battering as part of the brutal software selloff in recent week, but the results could give the stock a much-needed boost.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
I liked the way Arsenal responded to their setback against Wolves by battering Spurs.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
No doubt the mice would be interested to learn of his scheme to attack the main gate with a battering ram.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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