beating

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The company ended the quarter with $27.1 billion in annualized recurring revenue, beating analyst expectations of $26.6 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Net sales rose 7.7% to $3.36 billion, narrowly beating Wall Street’s call for $3.35 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

However, there are some jobs where wages are keeping pace — and even beating — inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It means their whole plan depends on beating Haiti in their first game.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Christopher’s heart was beating so hard that the griffin, disturbed by its racing thump, backed out of the jumper and cast him a look.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell