battered
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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
After widespread blackouts beginning in 2024 battered the island, Foda of Caribbean Tours turned to solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles, helping them serve the dwindling number of tourists.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Rubio's offer came after Russia battered Ukraine over the weekend -- including firing its Oreshnik hypersonic missile -- and following a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Shares of Figma, which have been heavily battered since the company’s public listing last year, have risen 14% since last Thursday.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The notebook was brown and battered from being carried in Frank’s pocket all the time, but it had records of every crime they’d ever solved.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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