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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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It could give Craig Bellamy's side the chance to beat them and try and lay claim to being unofficial world champions.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Chilson essentially argues that to beat the Chinese in AI, we need to sell the Chinese the tools they need to make AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He said the company likely needs a beat and raise and a “clearer AI story” in order to change investor sentiment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Between the soft earnings outlook and the razor-thin revenue beat, Wall Street quickly soured on the report.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"We will beat Sheba at her own game. She forgets we are not bukshah, to be led about so easily."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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