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beat

[beet] / bit /






NOUN
journalist's area of responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
piece of news reported before rivals
Synonyms






VERB
mix
Synonyms


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Analysts are expecting an earnings beat when the company reports results Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The sector beat the broad market by more than 12 percentage points annualized during periods of rising prices going back to 1972.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The Singapore air-cargo handler’s FY 2026 results beat expectations, with a stronger 4Q despite Middle East conflict disruptions, the analyst says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

BTS beat Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga in the artist category, as well as Harry Styles, Tame Impala and PinkPantheress in the song category.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

My heart skips a beat when I read his message.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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