beat
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The YouTuber-turned-boxer went six rounds with two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua, but the bout was stopped when Paul failed to beat the count following repeated knockdowns.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
It describes the company’s 20% 1H Ebit beat in explosives versus consensus as impressive.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“I was like, ‘Quavo, I got this beat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The company posted fiscal second-quarter Greater China sales of $20.5 billion, which beat Wall Street’s $19 billion estimates and was above the $16 billion in sales Apple reported in the same period last year.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Most of the audience climbs to their feet, and they all bring their hands together to the mid-tempo, steady beat.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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