beaten

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Pistachio trees account for more than 22% of tree nut bearing acres in California — only beaten by the state’s $5.66 billion almond industry.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Van Gerwen was beaten 6-4 in the third round by Austria's Mensur Suljovic 6-4, while two-time world champion Gary Anderson was upset 6-5 by Lewis Pride in the first round.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Veeva shares have been beaten down this year as part of a general selloff in the software sector.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Citi Research analyst Geoff Meacham noted that Jardiance got a lift from $250 million in one-time benefits outside the U.S., “but nonetheless still would have beaten consensus otherwise.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

To think about it as a stage in a game, a board beaten only by making it to the end of the day bell.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds