battered
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The tensions present a diplomatic challenge for the U.S. and threaten to expand conflicts in a region already battered by two years of war between Israel and Iran and its allied militias.
The country's economy, already battered by decades of Western sanctions, was further strained after the United Nations in late September reinstated international sanctions linked to the country's nuclear programme that were lifted 10 years ago.
From Barron's
The death toll in Sweden rose to three after a storm battered Scandinavia Saturday and overnight, with thousands still without power on Sunday.
From Barron's
Shoppers in the Los Angeles area and across the country, battered by confusing tariffs and costly goods, are expected to spend less this holiday shopping season.
From Los Angeles Times
The National Trust for Scotland has warned it could "take years" to clear up the damage from two storms which battered the country in 2021.
From BBC
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