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
Is a white woman really beating up a white man to save me?
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
