Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Substitute Tom Cairney’s long shot hit the crossbar and the ball bounced on to the back of the well-beaten Foderingham and into the net as Fulham took a 2-1 lead in bizarre circumstances.

From Washington Times • Oct. 7, 2023

But would you rather watch a side probably being constantly well-beaten in the group stages of the Champions League or play decent football and go on a Europa League run well past Christmas?

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

But after he finished a well-beaten sixth it was determined he had an epiglottis issue and he hasn’t raced since.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2022

Joshua has ditched his long-time trainer, Robert McCracken, after acknowledging he was well-beaten by Usyk and wasn’t prepared well enough for the first fight.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2022

Add one cupful of milk or thin cream, cooked with a teaspoonful of cornstarch rubbed smooth in a little cold milk, the yolks of two eggs well-beaten, and one-third cupful of sugar.

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle