take a beating
Example Sentences
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This makes the recent fall in the markets more worrying - since households, already struggling from a weak job market, high inflation and faltering consumption, are now seeing their equity savings take a beating too.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
If Nvidia stumbles, your portfolio, and perhaps the broader economy, is going to take a beating, even if you don’t own the stock.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Llamas praised the performance of his peers who have seen the image of their profession take a beating in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026
Expedia was one of several stocks to take a beating last week, as investors fretted that the tech will replace many service-based industries.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
Had Noodles said he was sorry for being a punk and letting his brother take a beating?
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
