battered
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Known for his trademark wellington boots, battered bowler hat and memorable catchphrases, he has been hailed as "inspirational" by some of those who knew him best.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The National Weather Service has repeatedly warned of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf in recent weeks as multiple southerly swells battered the coastlines of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
South Korean stocks suffered one of their steepest plunges on Wednesday, with the blood-letting that has battered chip firms over the past month deepening as nervous investors unwound their bets on the AI boom.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
When doors are battered in without judicial warrants?
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Colin Vole huddled piteously on some dirty sacking in a corner, while Mr. Abram Vole and his wife battered away at the door with their paws tied together.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing battered
"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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