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
Donald Trump's youngest son contacted UK police saying he witnessed a friend in London being "beat up" during a video call, a court has heard.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 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
Two miles into the trial, Bobby Moch kicked the beat up to thirty-two and settled in there.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
