batten
Example Sentences
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If the world’s most valuable company disappoints the market, investors really will need to batten down the hatches.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Stay safe this weekend and batten down the hatches.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026
Banks have looked to batten down the hatches in response.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
The prime minister will be wanting to "get things sorted out, batten down the hatches and get things moving forward," Baroness Harman said.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024
You’re doing the Castros a disservice, particularly Mrs. Castro, who is worrying after her daughter 24-7, in prescribing this under siege, batten down the hatches mentality.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.