beating

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By combining high speed imaging with three dimensional reconstructions of more than 1,000 cells, the researchers showed how networks of fused neurons coordinate the beating of cilia on different parts of the animal's body.

From Science Daily

There may be a significant element of truth to that, but there is no doubt that Mercedes have the fastest car and that they are going to take some beating for a while.

From BBC

While they can salvage some pride by beating Italy next week, Ireland still have their sights set on silverware after surviving a nervy test against a side they had been tipped to beat comfortably.

From BBC

But year to date the fund, which yields 3.4%, is beating the pants off the market.

From Barron's

In fact, two-thirds of stocks are beating the S&P 500 this year, compared with an average of less than third—30%— in each of the past three years, Bank of America strategists reported Friday.

From Barron's