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batten

[bat-n] / ˈbæt n /




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Stay safe this weekend and batten down the hatches.

From MarketWatch Jan. 24, 2026

Banks have looked to batten down the hatches in response.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 30, 2025

As Scotland prepares to welcome in 2026, some residents will be getting ready to batten down the hatches, with a yellow snow and ice warning in force for much of the country.

From BBC Dec. 30, 2025

So regardless of what Nvidia says Wednesday, investors don’t have to batten down the hatches just yet.

From Barron's Nov. 19, 2025

You’re doing the Castros a disservice, particularly Mrs. Castro, who is worrying after her daughter 24-7, in prescribing this under siege, batten down the hatches mentality.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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