beating

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Burris said the experience has given him flashbacks to the period before King’s beating and the subsequent protests over police brutality, when officers felt they could act with impunity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Kew Gardens in south-west London recorded a provisional temperature of 35.1C, beating Monday's 34.8C record-high in the same place.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

At this stage it is difficult to see anybody beating Sinner at Roland Garros.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Just saying it once feels like I’m beating a dead horse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Obediently, Duane followed, with his heart beating faster, not just from the exertion of climbing the mountain but from the mounting fear inside him.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el