batter
Example Sentences
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Greeting visitors is a dire panorama of nonfunctioning wells, battered pipelines and empty storage tanks, among other markers of decline.
From Los Angeles Times
It was a batter clearly playing to his strengths, even if he insists it was not premeditated.
From BBC
Train departure boards were littered with cancellations when Storm Ingrid battered the South West of England last month - and for many, it all felt quite familiar.
From BBC
Eight of Scotland's 10 wickets fell as batters attempted to sweep, pull or heave the ball into the leg side.
From BBC
Unlike Bethell, who was caught trying to help a scoop over short fine leg, and Brook - dismissed in the same fashion - Banton played straight and as a result looked more comfortable than any other batter.
From BBC
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