beating

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • 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

Even software, which took a beating early this year on fears that AI will displace many of their offerings, has whipsawed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There was perhaps an extra knob or two on the misshapen head, teeth were missing—but to that vast, kindly ugliness the beating had made no real difference at all.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom