“Police, who were called to the scene shortly before 8pm, believe Paul was the victim of a motiveless beating which could have involved up to 14 youths.”
“The first thing I was aware of was the slow, rhythmic beating of a heart.”
“The women's team experienced a beating at the hands of their archrivals.”
(professional wrestling slang) A prescribed situation, usually to advance an angle or establish character, where two or more wrestlers severely beat up another wrestler or performer.