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
Paul, meanwhile, admitted he "got beat up" but insisted he will come back and target a cruiserweight world title.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
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
I could feel it going down my throat like a little white round superhero pill on its way to beat up all the bad stuff in me.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
