beaten

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Northwestern, which has its own scoring sensation, Madison Taylor, and is playing on its home turf, is the only school to have beaten the Tar Heels during Humphrey’s young career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But actual earnings have then beaten guidance by 50%.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

After his side had beaten West Brom in May 2017, Guardiola was very late to his post-match press conference.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Even as Figma has beaten earnings expectations for every quarter since it went public in July 2025, shares have dropped 45.8% so far this year, on fears that AI will replace traditional software.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I followed them to Auntie Braxton’s house like a beaten hunting pup.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson