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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
GM shares rose 5% after GM disclosed its second-quarter financial results, including per-share earnings that bested Wall Street expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Cecilia is a great competitor and she bested me today. Win or lose, competing here today was bigger than any of my own personal ambitions.”
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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