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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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Free Assembly Welt Pocket Cardigan This versatile welt pocket cardigan can be worn both as a top when fully buttoned or layered over tanks and tees.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Slacks, a blazer, and a shirt buttoned to the top without a tie—meticulous, with a base note of the unexpected.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Those who struggle to fatten their birds have their pay docked.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Jan. 2025
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Taxpayers and policymakers need to know how much governments such as the city, schools and transit agencies fattened themselves on federal COVID-19 money.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Police already utilize varying tracking techniques, including the use of drones and GPS trackers that can be fired and affixed to a fleeing vehicle.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Painted on slabs of vinyl affixed to the brick, the mural — a large rectangle about the size of the building’s ground floor — featured a background that appeared to depict mass graves, weeping mothers, drones and other scenes of carnage in Gaza.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 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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Coaching is isolating, and peer mentorship fills that gap.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes,
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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In today’s episode, Wesley sits down with Linda to discuss the health risks of relaxers, the hair icons that messed them both up and the culture surrounding hair relaxing that keeps people using these products.—
Linda Villarosa Paula Szuchman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Giving users more control is great as long as there's not too much potential to mess things up.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Jones received the honor from Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast, who, before pinning the red-ribboned cross on the designer’s left lapel, over his heart, praised him for his generosity.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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The chances of that happening are pinned at around 5%.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump visits North Carolina, California disaster zones; talks about dismantling FEMA 03:14 Noem, who held her state's lone U.S. House seat for eight years before becoming governor in 2019, has risen in the GOP by tacking closely with Trump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Noem, who held her state’s lone U.S. House seat for eight years before becoming governor in 2019, has risen in the GOP by tacking closely with Trump.—
Associated Pess,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Batten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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