beaten

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While ordinary freight ships typically travel along a fixed route across the Atlantic, the trimarans will go off the beaten path as they follow the wind for the best conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

And when Jordan Cox was bowled an attempting a sweep, England were beaten and Henry had the best match figures by a New Zealander in a Test in England.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

It has beaten analysts top-line projections in seven of the past nine quarters, according to FactSet, and the two misses were no greater than 1%.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The Sparks haven’t beaten the Lynx at home since Aug. 21, 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

He was reaching his limit, his body still beaten from his encounter with Fedu.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray