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beating

noun as in thrashing

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Under terms of the deal announced late Monday, a group of investors will pay $6.25 for each Denny’s share outstanding, representing a 52.1% premium to Monday’s closing price — beating a slew of other buyout bids.

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The service was the first to call the results of the 2024 presidential election, beating the competition by 15 minutes.

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Like there’s one bit about beating up on an old lady to get her doughnuts, and I say, “Um, I had to hurt her really bad.”

Revenue from U.S. government contracts was $486 million, popping 52% from the same quarter the prior year and beating analyst expectations.

There’s things that they do that I really don’t like — you know, beating their chest every time in front of a pitcher.

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