battering

British

/ ˈbætərɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or practice of battering someone
2. ( in combination )
  
  baby-battering
  granny-battering

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The turbulence that has been battering the once-highflying private-funds business is easing up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

But for many investors it’s been a painful period, as the recently uberpopular semiconductor sector takes a battering.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The ongoing investigations are a worry for investors, but so is the tech selloff that is battering the broader market.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Lyndon Dykes is a battering ram, but Gabriel and Marquinhos have seen his sort before in their storied careers.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

My chest felt like it had just been hit with a battering ram, but I managed to get to my feet.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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