beating

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Hartford County’s economy took a beating after the housing bubble popped in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That can be bad for stocks in the near term, but over decades, companies that make and sell valuable things are the best vehicle for beating inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As part of their preparations Japan face England on Tuesday in a friendly after beating Scotland 1-0, while the Three Lions played out a 1-1 stalemate against Uruguay on Friday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“It’s almost like it has a life of its own now, beating its own path,” says Burden.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The longma dropped lower, hovering over the ocean, beating its wings in long, slow beats.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell