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

“People look at it like ‘man, he’s just beating up on everybody.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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

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

She went around into the aisle made by the coffee table and began to give all the pillows in sight a therapeutic beating up.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger