beating up

Example Sentences

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“This is a political question: Would it look like you’re beating up on somebody who lost their home in a fire?” she asked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

White has ridiculed Hearn for saying he was heartbroken by Benn's exit, claiming he feels he has come into boxing and is "beating up babies".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Boston has been able to get back on solid financial ground—while beating up on the rest of the Eastern Conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

First slump of the season had seen the Bruins lose four of past five before beating up on San Jose on Thursday — which shouldn’t really count.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

He looked at Noor’s worried expression and dropped the subject of beating up Barbie.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai