beaten

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Growth stocks have largely beaten value shares, fueled by the dizzying run-up of big tech companies such as Apple and Nvidia that have helped power stocks to records and historically expensive levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

City have beaten Arsenal in a cup final and now taken apart Liverpool, with those consecutive victories signalling a clear resolve to finish the season in style.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Victory for Brad Arthur's side means they leapfrog Wigan Warriors into top spot, after the Cherry and Whites were beaten by a resurgent St Helens earlier on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The couple has made six offers so far—always waiving inspections, almost always above the asking price—but were beaten each time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I hadn’t seen Shao at too many competitions before, but she had beaten some strong people before me, including 2012 Olympic Gold medalist Ji-Yeon Kim from Korea.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad