beat
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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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Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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