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Recent Examples of batten
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
But Angelenos enjoying a few months of relative summer respite should batten the hatches, as campaigning will almost certainly go back into overdrive after Labor Day.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
Yep, the probabilities in this economy tell you to batten down the hatches.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2022
Then batten down the hatches, prepare for a storm and stick to your guns without arguing or explaining further.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022
But Angelenos enjoying a few months of relative summer respite should batten the hatches, as campaigning will almost certainly go back into overdrive after Labor Day.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten
Verb
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The long-sleeve shirt has a henley-style buttoned neckline that can be worn open or closed, and the pants have roomy pockets and taper at the ankle.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This slightly oversized top can be worn buttoned up or loose as a breathable layer for travel days, and the relaxed drape brings an effortless appeal to this spring must-have.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Mar. 2025
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Last year the other four AL Central teams got to fatten up against the White Sox, who finished as the worst team in modern MLB history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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Usually owned by corporations, the birds stay long enough for contract farmers to fatten them up for slaughter.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, the total number of points affixed would determine whether the restaurant manager would be promoted or need more training.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The roster is filled with veteran and versatile players, especially on offense, and a wealth of young talent on defense.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The chefs, their aprons fastened with only a single shoulder strap giving the brigade a pirate spirit, brought out each of the dishes and explained how they were prepared with charm and passion.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Undeterred, the Brits fuel up, fasten snow chains to their vehicle's tires, and continue forward.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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European leaders have messed it up in the last three years.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Tackle messes on carpet and hard floors with Shark’s 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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As boss Richie Stevenson looks to pin blame, patriarch Conrad Harrigan gathers his clan with a plan.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Forest won more duels and second balls and were able to pin Villa back, sustaining attacks and possessions upfield.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fashion plates are stuck onto the walls, in the same way a modern teenager’s room would have postcards or magazine cutouts tacked up.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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From there, the Dodgers just kept coming, with Andy Pages driving two runs home with the bases loaded, Austin Barnes tacking on two more with a double that marked his first hit of the season, and Ohtani collecting another RBI in his second at-bat of the inning with a base hit.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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