batter

Example Sentences

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Within two years of his arrival, the Crimson Hawks were battering opponents by three touchdowns per game en route to a 12-2 record and a conference championship.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jamaica was battered by Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall, generating losses of around $9.8 billion.

From Barron's

But after Brook was lbw on review to a sharp off-break from Beau Webster, Will Jacks joined the list of England batters to get out to a ridiculous shot on this tour.

From BBC

After a dry start to the winter, the region has been battered with atmospheric river storms since Christmas, with accumulations of up to six feet on nearby summits.

From Los Angeles Times

England's batters exist in a world without consequences and therefore exist in a world without responsibility.

From BBC