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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
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 first, batten down the hatches.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022
Better batten down the hatches, Florida.
—John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2021
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 20 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 first, batten down the hatches.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2022
Better batten down the hatches, Florida.
—John Talty | Jtalty@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten
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As Peggy Dodd, consigliere to her bumptious 1950s cult-leader husband, Adams tends to wear a soft smile and blouses buttoned to the neck — a picture-perfect model of mid-century femininity.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Wear this Elmer Fudd-style hunting hat three ways — buttoned under your chin, unbuttoned, or buttoned on top of your head — this product ensures that heads and ears can stay toasty while outdoors.Debra Pamplin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Feeder cattle are young cattle that are mature enough to be fattened for slaughter.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Over the next two weeks, the Rockets have a chance to fatten their record against some weaker competition, before things get much more difficult.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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That’s when probation officers first affixed a GPS device on his ankle.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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There are several different media types under the OOH umbrella, but the most popular include billboards, Times Square digital spectaculars and ads affixed to large scale walls, and then on the transit side, advertisements affixed to subway stations/trains, buses, bike shares and bus shelters.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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So please, please, please grab your espresso and cookies because Ms. Carpenter is serving a short-and-sweet holiday special filled with beautiful gowns, showstopping performances, cheeky innuendos and cameos from stars like Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, Quinta Brunson and many more.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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If your washer has automatic dispensers filled with your regular laundry detergent and fabric softener, be sure they are turned off when washing wool.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Middleton looked vibrant and healthy while wearing a long red coat with a large black bow fastened to the collar.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pull neck skin to back and fasten with a small skewer.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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Georgia Tech coach Brent Key quietly has turned a Yellow Jackets mess back into a solid program.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Best Walmart Black Friday Cordless Vacuum Deals Cordless vacuums can make cleaning up small, everyday messes a simple task.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Of course, Morgan’s true nemesis is still Rhea Ripley, who pinned Morgan at Survivor Series WarGames in a move that almost assuredly was done in order to get Ripley another match against Morgan for the Women’s World Championship.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jamie pins the perp against the wall and, in a moment of poetic closure, Janko arrives and cuffs him using Badillo's handcuffs.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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But now the actor has decided to plump up his real estate portfolio, this time tacking on a home in the East Hampton enclave of New York for three of his most cherished family members.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the world of cookbooks, this trend is reflected in recent titles that sometimes tack on -ish to signal a collection of recipes that deftly tiptoes between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange.Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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