batter

Example Sentences

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Most humans would rather be a doormat than a battering ram, regardless of the urgency or circumstance.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though he has been whacked by batters in the nets during this tour he looks to have philosophically taken it in his stride.

From BBC

Australia's bowlers have landed 30% of their deliveries in this zone throughout the series, with England doing so just 23% of the time, and have therefore put the tourists' batters under more sustained pressure.

From BBC

While the entire squad was present in Noosa, former Kent and England batter Key was in another part of Queensland.

From BBC

Shoppers in the Los Angeles area and across the country, battered by confusing tariffs and costly goods, are expected to spend less this holiday shopping season.

From Los Angeles Times