beaten
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Of the S&P 500 constituents that have reported so far, roughly 85% have beaten estimates—not just the hyperscalers and heavyweights—according to FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
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
City reached the quarter-finals of last season's Champions League, losing to a Chelsea side who were well beaten in the semi-finals by Barcelona.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Naegohyang are playing in the Champions League for the first time, having beaten Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam 3-0 in the quarter final.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
I remembered the words of Sancho Panza: An adventuring knight is someone who’s beaten and then finds himself emperor.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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