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

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

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 couldn’t think of anything worse for an old man than getting beat up by his wife’s former fee-ance.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns