beaten

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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

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

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 once beaten and broken in battle so that he cannot regroup his troops, there is nothing else to be feared than the ruler’s family.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli