battle-scarred
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One of the exhibition's most striking exhibits is Winifred Atwell's battle-scarred upright piano.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The battle-scarred helmet the Kings received from two Los Angeles firefighters has proven to be a major good-luck charm, and a reminder of life’s true heroes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025
She emerged from the experience battle-scarred and world-weary in 1979 and used her worn-down voice to great effect in a blast of future-forward new wave music called "Broken English."
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
In his early 60s, his body is a marvel, hard and sinewy and believably battle-scarred.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2024
He had, Harry knew, been Head of the Auror office; he looked tough and battle-scarred, very different from portly Fudge in his bowler hat.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
