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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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But to a grand degree, McDermott had been buttoned up until now.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cashmere Cable Knit Sweater Vest A sweater vest can go a long way as an outer layer or even be worn solo buttoned up as a regular top.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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Thus Trump paradoxically fattened the Federal Register to some extent (and did have certain regulatory inclinations of his own).Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The term, which is a translation from Chinese and refers to the slow process of fattening up a pig before slaughtering it, was likely created by the scammers themselves.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Joe Fong driving a taxi with five cellphones affixed on his dashboard.David Pierson, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Survival of the concentration camps, too, is an ordeal affixed to the pair like an identifying sticker, devoid of any subjectivity and specificity, never to be discussed by them.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Trump's second term follows a campaign filled with racist rhetoric, anti-trans policies, and mass deportation promises—raising concerns about the long-term impact on civil rights and equality.Axios, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
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For $5, customers can fill up their choice of container, Cinemark said.Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
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In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some big studios completely changed their films very close to the finish line, which sometimes can mess things up.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The most successful, or at least fascinating, of these movies tends to mess in one way or another with his seemingly carefree relationship to notions of authenticity or identity.Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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The days when everything can be pinned on the manager have gone.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Steele went 5-0, pinning all his opponents and needing just 50 seconds to win the finals and earn one of the MVP honors.Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus are demanding the effort by budget neutrality, arguing the country simply can’t afford to tack on additional deficits after years of fiscal red ink.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2025
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The county approved them retroactively, tacking on a $900 fee for each permit.Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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