beaten

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Growth stocks have largely beaten value shares, fueled by the dizzying run-up of big tech companies such as Apple and Nvidia that have helped power stocks to records and historically expensive levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Last year's beaten finalists Manchester City will take on Championship side Southampton in the other semi-final.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The couple has made six offers so far—always waiving inspections, almost always above the asking price—but were beaten each time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They reached the final of this year's Africa Cup of Nations and, despite being beaten 1-0 by Senegal, they have been controversially awarded the title.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Bobby replied that Yates had never beaten Alekhine.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady