beat
Example Sentences
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"These are good class horses he's beaten today. Let's hope he can stay in this form for another 12 to 18 months."
From Barron's
"It's just about reading the pitch and the conditions as quickly as possible and communication's key," said Brook, when asked what he learned from beating Sri Lanka.
From BBC
Miami arrived in Los Angeles as the team to beat, with high morale and ambition to defend its title.
From Los Angeles Times
It beat "Sinners" to win best drama film at the Golden Globes ceremony last month.
From Barron's
San Antonio also took advantage of a struggling opponent, beating the reeling Sacramento Kings 139-122.
From Barron's
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