beat
Example Sentences
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But the US beat heavily favored Colombia to reach the last 16, and the seeds for an American soccer boom were sown.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Consistent with that, chip maker Broadcom beat sales and earnings estimates last week—and guided for third quarter total revenue that was 4% above analysts expectations prior to the earnings release.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The pair took a beat through bubbling titters from the audience before knowingly yelling, “Happy Pride everyone!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The movie, which had a production budget of $30 million, beat studio expectations and marks the return of the Wayans brothers to “Scary Movie.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
A single horse will beat mules or horses pulling a wagon.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Vocabulary lists containing beat
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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