beating

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Marner opened the scoring with a spectacular breakaway goal, skating on to William Karlssson’s two-line pass as he entered the offensive zone and beating LaCombe up the center of the ice to the crease.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Bolton set up their place in that final by beating Bradford over two legs, but they have not overcome Stockport this season.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The ONS added that GDP grew 0.3 percent in March alone, beating analysts' expectations as the economy held up at the start of the Middle East war.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

During the first quarter, SMIC’s gross margin stood at 20%, beating consensus expectations as investors look to see if the company’s aggressive capacity expansion has pressured profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In the firelight, Torak saw the pulse beating in his throat.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver