He was arrested for wife-beating after neighbors called the police.

The wife-beating husband finally faced charges after years of secrecy.

People watched helplessly as the thug kept beating to a pulp the man lying on the sidewalk.

The small hummingbird hovered, beating the wing so rapidly that it became a blur.

While practicing self-defense, he kept beating the dummy to perfect his punches.

The anxious mare kept pacing in her stall, beating the hoof against the wooden floor.

While preparing the stew, the chef was beating the meat to make it more tender.

The team was beating the clock to finish the project before midnight.

The farmer stopped beating the cock when the neighbors complained.

His chest-beating at the meeting alienated potential allies.