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
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
“Are you going to spend your life beating up on yourself?”
From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz
