beaten

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In many ways, the most important part of your letter is this sentence: “Thankfully, Hubbie’s cancer is being beaten back.”

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

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

We looked for financials that have beaten earnings expectations in at least seven of the past eight quarters, according to FactSet, and that report April 30 or later.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 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

In fact, Yates had beaten Alekhine: in Hastings in 1922 and in Carlsbad a year later.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady