battering

Example Sentences

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“I’m worried that these attacks are battering the institution.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It added that he had decided to focus on battering Iran's missiles and navy, before looking to pressure Iran diplomatically to reopen the Strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

Few players score two equalisers at the Nou Camp yet end up on the receiving end of a 7-2 battering like a stunned Anthony Elanga did.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Jaime saw no siege towers, no battering rams, no catapults.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin