beating up
Example Sentences
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When not trying to edge out Gicurasi, Ubwuzu is beating up Imfura, another younger male whose defeat at the hands of Ubwuzu begins his ostracization from the group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 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
In the last two weeks, they had battered Miami’s Sandy Alcantara twice, beating up on the NL’s 2023 winner as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2025
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
And now Legolas fell silent, while the others talked, and he looked out against the sun, and as he gazed he saw white sea-birds beating up the River.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
