battered
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And a new challenge looms Wednesday, when Micron reports earnings to investors now battered by recent volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Lebanon’s battered Shiite community is taking stock of the destruction wrought by yet another confrontation between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
As one battered, traumatized survivor declares at the battle’s conclusion, “If this be victory, I hope I never see another.”
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
They were battered by a Switzerland side who should have been out of sight.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
“That doesn’t make sense,” Lucinda said, sinking down onto the battered couch.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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