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Case in point: “Heart of the Beast” was bested in its opening weekend by “Avengers Endgame: Encore,” a theatrical rerelease of Marvel’s 2019 hit.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
They notoriously bested Kendrick Lamar at the 2014 Grammy Awards in the rap album category.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Its third-quarter guidance for both profit and sales, at the midpoint, also bested forecasts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
GM shares rose 5% after GM disclosed its second-quarter financial results, including per-share earnings that bested Wall Street expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He had bested his enemy with exactly the scornful phrases he had imagined this morning, and the seal of success was on the day.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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