beat up
Example Sentences
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On the flip side, he said, they keep getting beat up by the ocean and costing taxpayers millions of dollars to repair or replace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
Paul, meanwhile, admitted he "got beat up" but insisted he will come back and target a cruiserweight world title.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
It’s beat up and old, and smells like incense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
They beat up whites and Blacks with the same abandon, and liked each other so much that they never needed to learn the art of making outside friends.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
