- present participle of beat.
beating
Example Sentences
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Beating Belgium would send the U.S. to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
Beating inflation is better than losing purchasing power.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Beating Bolton and making it to my first FA Cup final was absolutely huge for me personally.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Beating expectations is no longer as big a surprise as it used to be, if it is even a surprise at all.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“His heart has gone crazy. Beating like a rabbit...”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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