battering
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
High-flying memory stocks were taking a battering as sentiment soured.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Fears that AI could replace traditional software companies spread across the market, battering shares in firms that build, license or invest in software systems.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
It’s almost dawn, the light outside is just beginning to tinge grey, and the rain of the last several days is still battering against the window.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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