beating

Example Sentences

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Since the draw at the Stadium of Light they have won 15 of their 17 games, including beating Manchester City 1-0 and this month's dramatic 2-1 win over Arsenal.

From BBC

Their challenge Sunday is beating the Cowboys, who went 3-1 in November but began this month with consecutive losses.

From Los Angeles Times

She walked to the ring singing along to Whitney Houston's 'I'm Every Woman' and started confidently, moving in and out of range and repeatedly beating Panatta to the punch.

From BBC

And it seems many viewers value an element of surprise or beating the odds, as with Strictly's first blind contestant Chris McCausland winning last year.

From BBC

Napoli booked a spot in the final by beating AC Milan 2-0 on Thursday.

From Barron's