beating

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An 18th consecutive home victory in the competition, beating a record that had stood since the 1880s.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The South Korean consumer electronics giant’s operating profit likely rose 14% on year to 1.433 trillion won for the January-March period, beating the market consensus estimate of 1.376 trillion won, Cho reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Victory over Mikel Arteta's side was the one that really resonated with Old Trafford bosses, proving that beating City - something United had done periodically under a number of managers - was not a one-off.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Lately, they’ve also been soundly beating the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

And then there is the sound of one’s own frightened heart, beating much too loudly as one begins to think one has made a dreadful mistake to ever leave the comforts of home.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood