beaten

Example Sentences

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Through Thursday, 87% of S&P 500 members had beaten profit estimates, according to Evercore ISI data.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

They have long since proven themselves as an endlessly efforting Laker team that never believes they’re beaten.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Meanwhile, in 2006 English teams lost both finals - when Arsenal were beaten in the Champions League by Barcelona and Middlesbrough were thrashed 4-0 by Sevilla in the Uefa Cup.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Of the S&P 500 constituents that have reported so far, roughly 85% have beaten estimates—not just the hyperscalers and heavyweights—according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She smiled again, stepped through in one quick motion, stood, and took off toward a beaten trail.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry