beating

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Rory McIlroy won the Masters last year, beating Justin Rose in a playoff to complete his career grand slam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Shares of companies that benefited the most from the Iran conflict were understandably taking a broad beating in early Wednesday trading, as the cease-fire sent oil and other commodity prices plunging.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Paris St-Germain have a knack of beating Premier League clubs.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“This is a political question: Would it look like you’re beating up on somebody who lost their home in a fire?” she asked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

My heart starts beating so hard I can almost feel it in my throat.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy