beaten

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Of S&P 500 constituents so far, 85% have beaten estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Through Thursday, 87% of S&P 500 members had beaten profit estimates, according to Evercore ISI data.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

They have long since proven themselves as an endlessly efforting Laker team that never believes they’re beaten.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

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

“It is off the beaten path, I know. Few people even know this wing of the school exists, so it ought to be nice and quiet.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood