beaten

Example Sentences

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Pistachio trees account for more than 22% of tree nut bearing acres in California — only beaten by the state’s $5.66 billion almond industry.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

But Arsenal have since beaten Newcastle and Fulham - either side of their Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Atletico Madrid.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In many ways, the most important part of your letter is this sentence: “Thankfully, Hubbie’s cancer is being beaten back.”

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The ruling communist party’s Politburo, China’s top decision-making body, said this week that key economic indicators had beaten expectations at the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I knew what Chandra said was true, but I also knew that I could not crawl about like a beaten dog.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan