battered
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The powerful winds also battered northern France across the Channel as Europe battled its first big autumn storms of the year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Exceptionally high tides are set to hit California as early this weekend, sending officials scrambling to prepare for another onslaught along the state’s already battered coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
In footage obtained by the BBC, one side of the famous landmark in the East Sussex city can be seen falling into the water as it is battered by large waves.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The UK will continue to be battered by strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend as Storm Boelo follows on the heels of Storm Austen.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
He goes to a battered wooden table and swings his leg over the bench.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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