beat it
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But most beat it back to the city without venturing to neighboring Colares, a verdant region of cypress and eucalyptus, with a generous supply of fruit stands and antique shops, gradually sloping to lesser-known beaches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Newsom was scheduled to do a fireside chat with Fortune magazine, but apparently when he arrived at the church-turned-conference hall, he was politely told to beat it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
Gold could get close to $5000 per ounce in 2026 and beat it in 2027, predicts Deutsche Bank.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
The only season to beat it was the very first; 1992-93.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024
His face flushed with annoyance, and taldng off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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