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  • past tense form of best.
  • past participle of best.

bested



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Case in point: “Heart of the Beast” was bested in its opening weekend by “Avengers Endgame: Encore,” a theatrical rerelease of Marvel’s 2019 hit.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

From 1950 to 1955, the Martin-and-Lewis-hosted “Colgate Comedy Hour” frequently bested Sullivan in the ratings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Its third-quarter guidance for both profit and sales, at the midpoint, also bested forecasts.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

The auto giant reported revenue for its latest quarter that bested Wall Street’s expectations, and raised its full-year adjusted profit outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

“Brave Clarisse, who single-handedly bested the bronze bulls!”

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan




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