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beat

[beet] / bit /






NOUN
journalist's area of responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
piece of news reported before rivals
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VERB
mix
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While N.Y. punk was inspired by Beat writers and intellectuals, its British counterpart was more sociopolitical, aggressive and nihilistic, addressing concerns about the government, the monarchy and unemployment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Beat the eggs and sugar together before adding anything else.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Beat average interest rates with one of the top high-yield savings accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

His performance ensured he became the fifth Swiss men's Olympic downhill champion since 1948 after Beat Feuz, Didier Defago, Pirmin Zurbriggen and Bernhard Russi.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

“Nice catch,” Beat Box said, his eyes fixed on the blues harp.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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