beating

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Oracle reported $19.18 billion in revenue, beating consensus estimates by $81 million, or less than 1%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Revenue rose 21% to $19.18 billion, beating analyst projections of $19.1 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

We say it every time we go to a tournament - that on their day we are capable of beating anyone, but something has been missing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Scotland had an easier time in qualifying and won its past two World Cup tuneups, beating Curacao and Bolivia by a combined score of 8-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Rowan sat up and with beating heart peered at Jonn.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda