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
The Buccaneers are beat up on both sides of the ball, and Baker Mayfield hasn’t been sharp, but desperation can be a powerful healing agent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025
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
I was relieved to see that so many of my friends had made it through the night alive, but everybody looked beat up.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
