beaten

Example Sentences

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He would lead Athletic Bilbao to the 2012 Europa League final but they were beaten to the trophy by Atletico Madrid.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

They were also beaten 5-1 by the USA in November last year, a result that left Bielsa feeling "ashamed" and seemingly considering his position in charge of the national team.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

GameStop is looking to buy back some of its stock, which has been beaten down in the wake of a controversial bid for eBay.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In the past three months, about a third of S&P 500 constituents have beaten the index, the lowest portion since at least 1999, according to Trivariate Research.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

A good platza will leave one parboiled and beaten half to death, yet woozy with gratitude to have survived.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood