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rough up

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treat violently

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Falsely accusing critics of "treason,” castigating law-enforcement agencies for prosecuting allies, and telling police they should rough up suspects is inconsistent with Trump's oath - and Pence's. But these days, oaths, like norms, are for everybody else. Jonah Goldberg

The police strong-armed the suspect Source: Internet

The outcome was a head scratcher initially, but it made sense moments later when we got the big moment with Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, and then Steve Austin coming out to rough up League of Nations. Source: Internet

And I just take it personal when somebody is taking a late hit or trying to rough up the quarterback.” Source: Internet

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