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beating

[bee-ting] / ˈbi tɪŋ /


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Revenue rose to $2.97 billion from $2.9 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.96 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Revenue rose to $14.41 billion, from $13.22 billion a year prior, and beating analyst expectations of $13.99 billion, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Burris said the experience has given him flashbacks to the period before King’s beating and the subsequent protests over police brutality, when officers felt they could act with impunity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

At this stage it is difficult to see anybody beating Sinner at Roland Garros.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

My heart is beating so hard I think it might literally come out of my chest.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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