beaten

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In a season of lows, Port Vale's win over Sunderland last month at least means they have beaten more Premier League clubs in 2026 than Tottenham.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Much like in 2022 when inflation was a concern, value funds have beaten growth.

From Barron's • 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

Ranked 64th in the world, their progress has been steady, reaching the final of the 2023 Asian Cup, when they were beaten by hosts Qatar.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Rebel troops had been beaten there, and the British had taken over the city, but the way Sam wrote about it, he made it seem like a glorious victory for the Rebels.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier