beating
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That compared with all companies beating profits in the previous three months, and more than 80 percent topping on sales.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The Warriors finished their season 14-6-0 and faced Bishop Montgomery in the first round of Division 3 play, beating them 25-7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Short of handing the Hibs fans the winning numbers in the lottery there is no greater way for him to endear himself to supporters than beating Hearts.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Known as the “Hippie Car,” it stunned the racing world in 1970 by beating Ferrari at Le Mans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
My heart was beating very hard in my chest so I could hear it pounding in my ears.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
Later it took further beatings as they worked out how the 8,000-pound horse could be dragged over dunes and log rollers by actors with ropes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“People don’t have the bandwidth to respond with the kind of outrage that they would when you saw the beatings at Pan Pacific Park,” said Abdullah, referring to the LAPD’s response to protests in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
Most of the biggest beatings in Celtic's European history have Rodgers’ name beside them.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024
As one British study titled "Banter, bollockings and beatings" made clear, an often macho culture can prevail, including bizarre induction rituals.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2024
“If Gurgi had not gone seeking help, he would not be here to serve you now. But he is here! Yes, yes, faithful Gurgi returns to beatings and bruisings from the terrifying warrior!”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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