beaten

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Aerospace and defense stocks have both been beaten up by the Iran war, especially higher oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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

In Euro 2020 qualifying, they took the lead in an away game against England before losing 5-3, but did finish third and were beaten by North Macedonia in the semi-finals of the play-offs.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And all three have beaten the S&P 500 and small-capitalization Russell 2000 this century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady