beating

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The company ended the quarter with $27.1 billion in annualized recurring revenue, beating analyst expectations of $26.6 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Oracle reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.11, beating expectations for $1.96.

From MarketWatch • 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

Curaçao, with its population of just 156,000, will make a historic debut as the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup, beating the record set in 2018 by Iceland.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They pulled Marlie up after them as they scrambled out of the tunnel, almost running, their hearts beating wildly at the thought of the fate they had escaped.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda