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Example Sentences
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Mr. Hoser beat him to the punch, and this provoked the bested professional to write an article complaining that amateur herpetologists took shortcuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The movie is the second-fastest film ever to reach the 10-figure milestone, bested only by Walt Disney Co. and Marvel Studios’ 2019 hit “Avengers: Endgame.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 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
He had bested his enemy with exactly the scornful phrases he had imagined this morning, and the seal of success was on the day.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
