become battered

Examples (10)

• After years on the shelf, the old book had become quite battered.
• The truck became battered and dusty after the long journey on unpaved roads.
• Following the difficult breakup, he felt himself become emotionally battered.
• By the end of the championship match, the players had become physically battered.
• If we don't maintain the equipment, it will soon become battered and unusable.
• The politician's reputation became battered by the constant media attacks.
• My favorite suitcase has become battered from years of international travel.
• He watched his classic car slowly become battered by the hailstorm.
• The country's economy became battered during the long recession.
• How did this ancient shield become so battered without falling apart?