battered
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Bonds have been a tough investment for months now, battered by the war-fueled jump in energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Despite more than four years of war, and battered by sanctions, Russia is still standing.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
They crushed Lamar 19-6 on Saturday and then battered Texas State.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Los Angeles in 2026 has been scarred by destructive wildfires, battered by the slowdown in the entertainment industry and its urban core is still struggling to rebound from the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
It was empty and battered but it was still afloat.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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