beat
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The Knicks staged the biggest comeback in Finals history as they erased a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday and take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Paraguay had one of the best defensive records in South American qualifying and will be tough to beat.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A record earnings beat wasn’t enough for Oracle to satisfy investors, who are looking for more definitive proof of a successful artificial-intelligence business transformation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
During the heyday of the Estadio Azteca, the idea was for Mexico to beat their rivals before they ever kicked off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
If I can beat the storm, I’ll be home tonight or early tomorrow.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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