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
“Teams were beating up top with fastballs. And now he’s either clearing those out or at least fouling them off. He gets another pitch. He just competes in the box.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2024
Some Palestinians have even vented their anger against Hamas, shouting insults at officials or beating up policemen in scenes unimaginable just a month ago, witnesses say.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 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
