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
Donald Trump's youngest son contacted UK police saying he witnessed a friend in London being "beat up" during a video call, a court has heard.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
The concern is the idea of Josh Allen, as beat up as he is, putting the team on his back yet again, this time against a rested team and at altitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
Semiconductor stocks got beat up Tuesday, as did other companies tied to the AI trade.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
“I’m going to call him the Lipless Wonder. All he does is beat up superheroes smaller than him and the only thing he’s afraid of is a cold mirror!”
From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis
