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How to pronounce battered in American English

“battered” pronunciation by American speakers

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“battered” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. MORE BATTERED SURFACE ON SHARON.

    NASA

  2. We work with battered shelters.

    NIH

  3. to domestic violence shelters and battered then called battered women's shelters to say what reports are

    Dept of Justice

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