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Qatar beat off a challenge from South Korea in October to host the 2023 Asian Cup, using the facilities created for the World Cup.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022

On a wonky night for UCLA, its defense giving out yardage like Rose Bowl flea market fliers and its offense a beat off its usual rhythm, one thing remained constant.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2022

The city beat off competition from bookmakers' favourite Glasgow and nearly 20 other cities in the UK.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2022

The Gravedigger's Wife, written and directed by Finish-Somali director Khadar Ahmed, beat off competition at Fespaco from 16 other movies.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2021

“Oh, how nice of you, Mr. Hare. So glad you could join us,” he said sarcastically, as they beat off rats and hurried the Voles along.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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