beat up

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

“I would say that our agent is beat up, he’s bruised, he’s injured, he’s getting treatment,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told reporters Thursday, saying the agency was “thankful that he made it out alive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 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

Semiconductor stocks got beat up Tuesday, as did other companies tied to the AI trade.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

I couldn’t think of anything worse for an old man than getting beat up by his wife’s former fee-ance.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns