battered
Example Sentences
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Will reaches into his bag and pulls out an old, battered journal.
From Literature
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Over the past few days Iberia has been battered by Storm Regina, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption.
From BBC
Recent trading action notwithstanding, software shares have been battered this year over fears that artificial intelligence will eat away at traditional business models.
From MarketWatch
"Fulham battered Spurs on Sunday and I wonder if Tudor is still 100% confident that his team will stay up, which is what he said in his first media conference after taking charge."
From BBC
A surge in energy costs would squeeze consumers and threaten to upend a fragile global economy already battered by trade conflicts.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.