beat up
Example Sentences
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The success of the bearded, ass-kicking Ranger marked a stunning reversal of fortune for Norris, who grew up a shy, unathletic child, who "used to daydream about being strong...to beat up the bullies".
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Another wrote, “People driving beat up, dime a dozen F150s have ruined it for people who were doing genuine restorations and such.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
Semiconductor stocks got beat up Tuesday, as did other companies tied to the AI trade.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
But if Smith was a little beat up physically, his mental approach and his ability to keep things simple never wavered.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
He wanted to be someone who could catch criminals, beat up bad guys, fly airplanes, shoot rockets, and end up being He-Man of the Whole World.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
