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

We say it every time we go to a tournament - that on their day we are capable of beating anyone, but something has been missing.

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

“But if she is like us, if she must walk in shadow because her heart has stopped beating, then she has everything to gain from placing her trust in the Prince of Demons.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny