batter
Example Sentences
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If it is deliberate, the fielding side is penalised and gets to choose which batter faces the next ball, removing any advantage.
From BBC
Shares of Palantir have fallen nearly 30% in the past three months, battered by valuation concerns and broader fears that AI could disrupt traditional software models.
From MarketWatch
Despite its deadly impacts, the recent winter storm that battered much of the United States was not historically exceptional, official data showed Monday.
From Barron's
The batter is delightfully airy, everything perfectly cooked, and a delicious addition to the meal.
From Salon
"As a bowling unit, we've got to find ways against very good batters - guys who deal in boundaries and sixes," Santner said about the improvements for the World Cup.
From Barron's
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