beaten

Example Sentences

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They have long since proven themselves as an endlessly efforting Laker team that never believes they’re beaten.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Of the S&P 500 constituents that have reported so far, roughly 85% have beaten estimates—not just the hyperscalers and heavyweights—according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Pistachio trees account for more than 22% of tree nut bearing acres in California — only beaten by the state’s $5.66 billion almond industry.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

In many ways, the most important part of your letter is this sentence: “Thankfully, Hubbie’s cancer is being beaten back.”

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Mr. Rice was furious, but we children figured that the mainland schools were too embarrassed to be beaten out by islanders and so made up a rule to save their faces.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson