beaten

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The ruling communist party’s Politburo, China’s top decision-making body, said this week that key economic indicators had beaten expectations at the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Companies that haven’t beaten earnings estimates—and raised their outlooks—have “gotten slaughtered in this market,” says Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO at Laffer Tengler Investments.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

They have beaten Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid already and that will give them confidence before the tie against Diego Simeone's Spanish side.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

More than 85 companies have reported first-quarter results and 87% have beaten consensus estimates, up from the five-year average of 78%, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

He was reaching his limit, his body still beaten from his encounter with Fedu.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray