How to Use take a beating in a Sentence

take a beating

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  • There is no doubt mogul skiers’ bodies take a beating.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Even though mountain bikes can take a beating on the trails, they are built for the long haul.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Or rather, made to really take a beating and still look great.
    — Vulture, 2 Oct. 2023
  • This is also a great choice for someone who needs a pole that will take a beating.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The finish can take a beating, so take time every few months to touch up here and there.
    — Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
  • With its robust guards around its props, though, the little drone is made to take a beating.
    — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Your body doesn't have to take a beating in order to get a great cardio workout.
    — Tiffany Ayuda, Health.com, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Zippers, tent floor, and poles can take a beating on the family camp trip.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • Made from durable polyester and ballistic nylon, this bag is ready to take a beating for years to come.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023
  • Apple's iPhones are designed to be very durable, take a beating, and last a long time.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
  • While the ring routine may seem like a walk in the park, dogs and humans alike take a beating on the circuit.
    — Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • This is not a good time for Musk’s reputation to take a beating.
    — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 5 Sep. 2023
  • If the strike drags on, global supply chains and the economy could take a beating.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Duffel bags are designed to get thrown around and take a beating in a way rolling suitcases are not.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
  • Its durable hard polycarbonate shell not only looks sleek, but can take a beating, too.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022
  • The mudroom may also take a beating from muddy boots, coats, and bags being dropped on the floor.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Connections and hinges should be oversized and sturdy to take a beating.
    — Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Inspect your roof Roofs take a beating from weather and debris.
    — Jan Diaz, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • On that note of cleaning, rugs can take a beating—after all, they’re getting stepped on every day.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
  • Fiberglass frames and a plastic boot make these skates also lightweight for tricks and durable enough to take a beating.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Today's date is all about the Bachelor learning how to take a beating on the mat.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2022
  • For the money, this phone has unbelievable battery life and can take a beating.
    — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 13 May 2021
  • Wins are always sweeter after a tough battle, and Paul isn’t afraid to take a beating.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2024
  • Clairemont and Kearny decided to forfeit league games rather than take a beating.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
  • These pans can take a beating, but some people avoid aluminum for potential health concerns.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The durable exoskeleton and rugged, overmolded wheels are all built to take a beating and move with you just about anywhere.
    — Men's Health, 13 Mar. 2023
  • With a solid steel frame and parts that can take a beating, this thing will take your worst—and give you a full-body workout to make your body its best.
    — Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 13 Nov. 2022
  • In fact, fundamentals take a back seat when investors get spooked by the outlook, and even great stocks can take a beating.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Drywall can take a beating from daily living or home-improvement projects.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022
  • Even appliances not directly tied to heating can take a beating.
    — Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026

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