beaten

Example Sentences

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So far, nearly 80% of S&P 500 companies have beaten earnings expectations and 70% of them have beaten on revenue.

From Barron's

The Scottish defence was exposed again soon after, with Tom Jordan beaten to a high ball and Tommaso Menoncello speeding down the left flank to score with ease.

From BBC

As a result, they have scored more tries, beaten more defenders and completed more offloads than at any time under Borthwick.

From BBC

Ireland were beaten in the air, missed tackle after tackle, and were often chasing shadows on the ground against a razor-sharp team brimming with speed, invention and self-belief.

From BBC

It was the only time, Lincoln later noted with pride, he had ever been beaten on a direct vote of the people.

From The Wall Street Journal