beaten
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The ruling communist party’s Politburo, China’s top decision-making body, said this week that key economic indicators had beaten expectations at the start of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
But the Gunners have not been in a final since 2006 - when they were beaten by Barcelona in Paris - and competition pedigree plays a role in the Champions League.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Arsenal also know that facing a team you have already beaten means nothing, after losing to PSG in the semi-final last season having beaten them in the league phase.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
More than 85 companies have reported first-quarter results and 87% have beaten consensus estimates, up from the five-year average of 78%, according to FactSet.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Turner, who exhibited an opéra bouffe appearance but was a slashing and dangerous player, had beaten Bobby in the previous year’s Rosenwald.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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