beaten

Example Sentences

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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

The Lakers have only been beaten by a greater margin on six occasions, with this 43-point loss just six points short of their worst margin of defeat against the Dallas Mavericks in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

They reached the final of this year's Africa Cup of Nations and, despite being beaten 1-0 by Senegal, they have been controversially awarded the title.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

To think about it as a stage in a game, a board beaten only by making it to the end of the day bell.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds