beating

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Revenue rose 21% to $19.18 billion, beating analyst projections of $19.1 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

However, there are some jobs where wages are keeping pace — and even beating — inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They won't have too many weaknesses and, when we get to the knockout stage, they are capable of beating anyone in a one-off game.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

All at once, in a blizzard of flying feathers and tasty, furiously beating wings, the chickens rose into the air.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood