battered
1 Britishadjective
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In Sri Lanka, which has been battered by Cyclone Ditwah, more than 130 people are dead and some 170 missing, officials said.
From BBC
Shares of the data-center infrastructure company have been battered by expectations the company will borrow even more to finance its AI business.
From Barron's
The Met Office has warned that western and northern Scotland could be battered by winds gusting to 75mph.
From BBC
Extreme weather has battered North Sumatra for several days, triggering flooding and landslides in several districts across the province.
From Barron's
Some begin with a grandmother’s battered recipe card, others with a shaky first attempt at gravy.
From Salon
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