battering

Example Sentences

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Firemen could be seen smashing in a window with battering rams and helping people climb out from inside in videos shared on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

On June 11, he wrote: “Every time I read about the battering ram incident I’m just floored at how wild that is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

High-flying memory stocks were taking a battering as sentiment soured.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

I liked the way Arsenal responded to their setback against Wolves by battering Spurs.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Cluny made it clear that the success of the attack depended solely on the battering ram breaking through the main gate.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques