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

Besides having Raleigh and veteran backup Seby Zavala, who was acquired earlier in the offseason, the Mariners felt that the position was beating up Garver and leading to stints on the injured list.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

“Are you going to spend your life beating up on yourself?”

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz