Sentence examples for is a battered from inspiring English sources

He thought of E. B. White's words in "Here Is New York" about an old willow tree in Turtle Bay: "It is a battered tree, long suffering and much climbed, held together by strands of wire but beloved of those who know it.

Audrey is a battered woman.

Or it may remain as is, a battered, silent Sphinx.

In a dusty corner of my attic is a battered old shoe box marked "TAPES".

The only TV in the place is a battered little box perched on the bar.

French Catholicism is a battered tree, but it can still sprout new and unexpected branches.

A month ago, Gov. George W. Bush was a battered victor in the presidential race, seemingly beholden to right-wing leaders who had rescued his candidacy.

Around his neck was a battered Nikon.

It's a battered plaster mask.

A sociopathic killer pretends to be a battered woman.

He was a battered old car, but we loved him.