beat it
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‘Active managers who beat the market typically beat it by a little. But those who fall short, fall short by a lot.’
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Set to a minimalist hip-hop beat, it showcased their ability to transition seamlessly from a rap flow to melodic vocal riffs.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Bessent and Takaichi jointly worry about a wobbly yen, which brushed the psychological barrier of 160 to the dollar on April 30, before official intervention beat it back to about 158.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
“He didn’t beat the security plan the night of the dinner. He beat it the day he made the reservation,” said Jason Pack, a former FBI official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
The kraken twisted its great head to look: for one beat it hung there in the water, blinking its huge gray eyes.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
