beaten
Example Sentences
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The scourge of extortion in Peru, which has risen tenfold in two years, cannot be beaten without a major security overhaul, the prosecutor heading the South American country's fight against organized crime told AFP.
From Barron's
After Thursday’s 0.9% gain, the Russell 2000 has beaten the S&P 500 for 10 straight days, its longest streak against the broad benchmark since 2008, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
The hard-hitting Sabalenka was also beaten in the final of the French Open last year by Coco Gauff of the United States.
From Barron's
My heart went out to the man who said, on behalf of a beaten and terrified teenager, “We got to be able to call somebody.”
From Salon
Many of the beaten players, including men's number one Carlos Alcaraz, remained at Rod Laver Arena and gathered around televisions to watch the conclusion between the two unlikely finalists.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
