beat up

Example Sentences

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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

After the incident, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the agent was "beat up" and "bruised", adding ICE officers were "following protocols that we have used for years" from before the Trump administration.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

I started changing the beat up a little bit and doing crazy stuff — just trying it and it was working.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

And he was the only man in Hotel Barba who could beat up anybody, so he had to be careful to seem weak, or the staff might kick him out.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri