battering

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Firemen could be seen smashing in a window with battering rams and helping people climb out from inside in videos shared on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

Veeva has taken a battering as part of the brutal software selloff in recent week, but the results could give the stock a much-needed boost.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

EsDeeKid’s terse, battering sound is a world away from that of Dean and Spiro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Perhaps it was just the sea’s waves battering the island, but Hazel didn’t think so.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan