be beaten
Example Sentences
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Four years later, without Cruyff, they reached the final again, only to be beaten by Argentina in extra time under a sky of Buenos Aires ticker tape.
From BBC β Jul. 17, 2026
Following his arrest Bateman told police that his car had been surrounded by people and said he was "frightened" he was "going to be beaten up".
From BBC β May 1, 2026
He could sometimes be very critical of himself if he made a mistake, but it was very clear he just did not want to be beaten.
From BBC β Apr. 17, 2026
Thursday's match will be his 411th for England as he extends a record that may never be beaten.
From BBC β Mar. 4, 2026
Dr. Benjamin Rush was, after all, living proof that the disease could be beaten.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
