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

After the final whistle blew, confirming Atletico's place in the Champions League semi-finals having beaten Barcelona, the Atletico Madrid players began to make their way down the tunnel, but Griezmann was not done just yet.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

In the semi-final, O'Sullivan then lost to Peter Ebdon, who was beaten by Stephen Hendry in the final.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“Do you know, Dad, that not one of us here has ever beaten you in a single game? Not checkers, not dominoes, not softball, nothing.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy