beating

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UnitedHealth reports first-quarter adjusted earnings of $7.23 a share and revenue of $111.7 billion, beating estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The Chinese economy grew 5.0% in the first quarter of 2026, beating expectations, but showed signs of weakness amid global supply chain disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share came in at $7.23, beating the FactSet consensus of $6.58.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

"I see West Ham beating Brentford and Leeds and staying up at the expense of Tottenham," he told Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It was beating so hard he could hear it pounding in his ears.‌

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis