beat
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They rallied from 22 points down with less than eight minutes left in regulation to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime in game one of their Eastern Conference finals sweep.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Chris Sutton: Scotland will beat Haiti - it is just how Steve Clarke goes about it and whether he goes with two up top, which I think is worth the risk in this game.
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
It beat his usual airport routine of charging his phone and scrolling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s got this amazing gentle rhythm, and I find myself nodding to the beat as it plays.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Vocabulary lists containing beat
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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