beaten

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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

Veeva shares have been beaten down this year as part of a general selloff in the software sector.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Manchester City have beaten Everton at Goodison Park in each of the past eight seasons, but can they repeat that result on their first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday?

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Citi Research analyst Geoff Meacham noted that Jardiance got a lift from $250 million in one-time benefits outside the U.S., “but nonetheless still would have beaten consensus otherwise.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“A fool, that’s what I am! A little fool, climbing all this way to be beaten by an old loft door.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques