beat up
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Before there was a “Mortal Kombat,” “Street Fighter” resonated because of its simplicity — you have to beat up somebody before they beat you up — and Sakurai doesn’t overthink the game’s primal appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The success of the bearded, ass-kicking Ranger marked a stunning reversal of fortune for Norris, who grew up a shy, unathletic child, who "used to daydream about being strong...to beat up the bullies".
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Donald Trump's youngest son contacted UK police saying he witnessed a friend in London being "beat up" during a video call, a court has heard.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
Another wrote, “People driving beat up, dime a dozen F150s have ruined it for people who were doing genuine restorations and such.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
You'd look tired and beat up too, if you'd been hearing that.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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