be beaten
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Four years later, without Cruyff, they reached the final again, only to be beaten by Argentina in extra time under a sky of Buenos Aires ticker tape.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
But their wily squad refused to be beaten.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Following his arrest Bateman told police that his car had been surrounded by people and said he was "frightened" he was "going to be beaten up".
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
He could sometimes be very critical of himself if he made a mistake, but it was very clear he just did not want to be beaten.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
The Fifteens were likely to be beaten, which was the point; their reaction to playing a much better opponent would tell Luma a lot about their chances as a team.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
