beating

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OpenAI executives have privately expressed concerns about Anthropic beating the company to an IPO, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Some are already beating the drum, so to speak.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The home side began their post-Ashes rebuild by beating the Black Caps by 115 runs before lunch on the fourth day.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Spurs secured Premier League survival on the final day of the season by beating Everton under new manager Roberto de Zerbi.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I jotted the story down fast, as rain began beating against the windows of the sagging shack.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney