beating up
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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
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
He is regulated to a cash grab status, getting beaten on by Supergirl, beating up Supergirl and stuck in a visual effects’ exo-suit, always wearing that translucent helmet and with very little dialogue.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 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
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