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beat

[beet] / bit /






NOUN
journalist's area of responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
piece of news reported before rivals
Synonyms






VERB
mix
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While N.Y. punk was inspired by Beat writers and intellectuals, its British counterpart was more sociopolitical, aggressive and nihilistic, addressing concerns about the government, the monarchy and unemployment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Jackson was known for worldwide hits such as Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal and Black or White, while 1982's Thriller is the biggest-selling album of all time.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Dana was part of a team that was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for its investigation into Amazon, and was the winner of the 2021 Gerald Loeb Award for Beat Reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Beat the eggs and sugar together before adding anything else.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

“Nice catch,” Beat Box said, his eyes fixed on the blues harp.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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