battering

Example Sentences

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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

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

I liked the way Arsenal responded to their setback against Wolves by battering Spurs.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

EsDeeKid’s terse, battering sound is a world away from that of Dean and Spiro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

At least a dozen people swarm around Link, battering him with backslaps and high fives.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman