beating

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For Eala, beating Rybakina and sharing the court with Williams reinforced her place among the game’s elite.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

It did so by beating the Germans on penalties in a nail-biting finish.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Many investment experts mistakenly believe that a strong economy, not inflation, is the key to value stocks beating growth stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Stripping out certain one-time items, the company reported adjusted earnings of $1.84 a share, beating the $1.46 a share analysts were expecting, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Even if you win a battle, as long as the enemy’s got a heart that’s beating and a brain that’s working, you’d better be prepared for a counterattack.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan