battered
1 Britishadjective
adjective
Vocabulary lists containing battered
"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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In 1996, Hurricane Lili caused a storm to move from the Atlantic to Porlock Bay, where it battered the shore, changing the appearance and nature of the coast itself.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
On Wednesday, they battered down doors and swept the modest, two-story structure beside the 215 Freeway with military precision.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
It initially spiked in the pandemic but prices have not stabilized since, leaving consumers battered by years of higher-than-expected price increases.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Prices are ticking up, and brokers are getting busier as something stirs Cuba's real estate market, long battered by sanctions, recession and mass emigration.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
There was even one stuck in his battered hat.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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