beaten

Example Sentences

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Much like in 2022 when inflation was a concern, value funds have beaten growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The couple has made six offers so far—always waiving inspections, almost always above the asking price—but were beaten each time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Nuclear is also being beaten on price as the costs of wind and solar have gone down, Aylett points out.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A day after the statement was released, Hashtag were beaten 7-0 by Dartford, a result that dropped them into the relegation places.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Smoked ham, bacon, a bucket of salt mackerel, flour, cornmeal, grits, raw sweet potatoes, lard, coffee, a tin of butter, some store bread, and a can of beaten biscuits that Dunse’s mama made.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns