beat
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A Guggenheim analyst team, led by Simeon Siegel, on Tuesday called the company’s earnings results a “healthy beat and raise following some recent investor concerns.”
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
California’s top 3-year-old filly, McCarthy’s Meaning, will race Friday in the Grade 1 Acorn, getting a rematch against Always a Runner, who beat her in the Kentucky Oaks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Both sales and earnings beat Wall Street’s estimates and the company’s guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
She withdrew from selection for the 2023 Women's World Cup as Spain went on to beat England in the final.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
She waits a beat, then in a quieter voice she says, ‘I know who it was.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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