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as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit
a battery of tests to determine the cause of the medical disorder
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a battery of specialists worked on the problem until it was fixed
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Recent Examples of battery
The rally came just one day after she was served with a misdemeanor battery and assault charge.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
In addition to the federal offense, the passenger was charged with battery, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers and criminal damage to property, inmate records show.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
But the lander did survive for a while before its batteries died.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Top-tier noise cancelation, 30-hour battery, touch controls, multipoint pairing, and adaptive sound.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
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The newest batch of openings follows Ernie Herrman, CEO of TJX Companies, announcing in May 2024 a goal of opening at least 1,300 additional locations globally across the TJX portfolio of stores.—
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Many speculated that a batch of two dozen factory-fresh Flankers Moscow had initially built for Egypt would now go to Iran.—
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Meanwhile, the politically crucial centrist group shifted back into net positive territory for Trump in July, giving him a +4 approval rating, up from -6 last month.—
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And while the group remediated asbestos and went through architectural, structural and civil engineering work, historic tax credits couldn't be fully secured, making the project unworkable.—
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The New City Department of Health is investigating the cluster.—
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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Such groupings are not substitutes for alliances but alternatives that provide security dividends without sacrificing India’s autonomy.—
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The former Jam and Style Council frontman’s new LP features an array of covers and includes contributions from Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher and Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant.—
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The Sandringham Estate itself hosts an array of events throughout the year which will need to be booked separately, from a Safari Tour with Afternoon Tea to Heritage Live gigs (including Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey).—
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At the event, Toby Keith teamed up with Merle’s band The Strangers (including Ben) to honor the icon by playing some of his hit songs.—
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The band’s new label brought in outside songwriters to craft hits for the group.—
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Much like tennis bracelets and pendant necklaces, hoop earrings are a timeless essential in every modern jewelry collection — effortlessly versatile and always in style.—
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Those interested in the upcoming Collegiate Collection won’t have to worry about sellouts as Stormy Kromer intends to add those hats to its permanent collection.—
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Devin Williams, who shouldn’t look back because a whole bunch of guys might be gaining on him.—
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From the first day of the month to the last, a bunch of titles are making way for the exit.—
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“Battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battery. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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