beaten
Example Sentences
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Argentina reached the final of this summer's tournament but were beaten 1-0 by Spain in extra time.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Barreto said one of those arrested, a 14-year-old boy, was "smiling as if he had just beaten a level in a game."
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
However, some of her historical comments raised questions about whether she could have beaten her Republican opponent.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Among the more than 440 S&P 500 companies reporting second-quarter earnings so far, 86% have beaten analysts’ estimates, according to FactSet data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
And someone had beaten their dirty rugs right in the hallway, because my red bedroom curtain was gray with dust.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
