beaten

Example Sentences

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Beaten 3-1 at lowly West Ham last weekend, Newcastle are languishing in 14th place and have failed to win an away league match in nine attempts since April.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Beaten FA Cup finalists City then visit Fulham on the final day.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

Beaten grand finalists Hull KR welcome Castleford the following evening and promoted Wakefield travel to Leeds Rhinos on the Saturday.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

Beaten as they might be by the stock market’s rally, worriers on Wall Street still question how long it can last.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Beaten silver mirrors backed every wall sconce, so the torches burned twice as bright; the walls were paneled in richly carved wood, and sweet-smelling rushes covered the floors.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin