beaten

Example Sentences

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And in the last year it has beaten the U.S. and tied No. 2 Spain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He still hopes to see China's return to football's biggest stage, having watched them beaten 4-0 by Brazil at the 2002 World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

They reached the final again in 2023 only to lose to Saracens at Twickenham, and were beaten semi-finalists in the play-offs in both 2024 and 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Caligiuri faked right then cut left, the beaten defender sticking his right leg out wildly in protest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Elsie shrieks as a gorilla hybrid gets frighteningly near, but it’s beaten back by a female agent with a laser whip.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston