beating up

Example Sentences

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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

Crowe is 17 years old and still beating up on players who were held back a grade or two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 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

“Otherwise,” White Deer reasoned, “you’ll have to take it up with the Sleepers. They’re not about to let anyone go around beating up one of their brothers without their permission. No matter what he’s done.”

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep