beaten

Example Sentences

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The 50-year-old record was beaten by more than a full degree, highlighting the intensity of the heatwave which has gripped the country this week.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

They haven’t beaten anyone good in a long time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Nixon chose Jr. to be his running mate in the 1960 presidential election, where they, of course, were beaten by Kennedy.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Until Bolivia earlier this month, Scotland have never beaten South American opposition, never beaten Brazil in 10 attempts going back 50 years.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Planting his lance on Don Quixote's helmet, the victor said, "You are beaten, Sir Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha, and you'll die if you do not confess what we agreed upon."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios