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

It’s beat up and old, and smells like incense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 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

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

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Their locker room was old and beat up and their gym wasn’t as nice as I thought it was going to be.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers