The defense attorney argued that her actions were the result of battered woman syndrome, a legal defense based on cumulative domestic abuse rather than a single provocation.

The defense attorney argued that his client suffered from battered person syndrome, insisting that years of abuse left her with no reasonable alternative.

The pediatrician explained that the baby's symptoms were consistent with battered baby syndrome and called in child protective services.

Before the game, the grounds crew chalked the batters' boxes so the hitters could see the lines in the dim evening light.

During the medieval siege, the battering trains pounded the castle gate until it fell.

The general inspected the battering train before the assault, ensuring every cannon and carriage was ready to breach the fortress walls.

The soldiers dragged the battering ram up to the gate after weeks of undermining the walls.

During the medieval reenactment, the engineers demonstrated how battering rams were used to break down castle gates.

The old radio stopped working because the batterees were corroded and needed replacement.

The batteree hesitated to report the abuse, fearing further violence and social stigma.