beating

Example Sentences

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“This is a political question: Would it look like you’re beating up on somebody who lost their home in a fire?” she asked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Scotney won her first title - the IBF belt - in 2023 when beating Cherneka Johnson and a rematch at a different weight could be of interest.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

That can be bad for stocks in the near term, but over decades, companies that make and sell valuable things are the best vehicle for beating inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His heart stopped beating at 7:22 and 10 seconds.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson