beaten

Example Sentences

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They haven’t beaten anyone good in a long time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Clarke said the idea that his team should have beaten the Haitians more comfortably was a "narrative by people who don't understand football".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Nixon chose Jr. to be his running mate in the 1960 presidential election, where they, of course, were beaten by Kennedy.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Until Bolivia earlier this month, Scotland have never beaten South American opposition, never beaten Brazil in 10 attempts going back 50 years.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The team could lose, in fact could be beaten badly, but Ben wanted and needed a credible game while under the dispassionate gaze of college scouts.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy