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
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