beating

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Scotland had an easier time in qualifying and won its past two World Cup tuneups, beating Curacao and Bolivia by a combined score of 8-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Not only that, coach Javier Aguirre then picked him in the team to start the final that Mexico won by beating Mauricio Pochettino's United States 2-1 in Houston.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Some are already beating the drum, so to speak.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

He found himself repeating it under his breath, beating time against his leg with the stick he still held in his hand.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda