beating

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On top of beating second-quarter targets, Adobe also raised its fiscal 2026 outlook.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Oracle reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.11, beating expectations for $1.96.

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

They were passing through a particularly fine square, with a fountain in the form of a mermaid in the center, when there was a noise overhead, of beating wings, and the sky called Nighthand’s name.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell