beaten

Example Sentences

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And in the last year it has beaten the U.S. and tied No. 2 Spain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He still hopes to see China's return to football's biggest stage, having watched them beaten 4-0 by Brazil at the 2002 World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Having beaten Piastri convincingly in 2024, and so entered 2025 as favourite, Norris struggled with the characteristics of the car in the early part of the season.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They were beaten by both Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Antonelli, and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the lap with which the Italian beat the four-time champion as "unbelievable".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I knew what Chandra said was true, but I also knew that I could not crawl about like a beaten dog.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan