beating

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Oracle reported $19.18 billion in revenue, beating consensus estimates by $81 million, or less than 1%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

We saw what Al-Hilal did at last year's Club World Cup, beating Manchester City and drawing with Real Madrid, and I can see Saudi Arabia bringing that to this tournament.

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

And then there is the sound of one’s own frightened heart, beating much too loudly as one begins to think one has made a dreadful mistake to ever leave the comforts of home.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood