be beaten
Example Sentences
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At Euro 2012, Laurent Blanc achieved a slight improvement by reaching the quarter-finals only for Les Bleus to be beaten by eventual winners Spain.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
O'Sullivan holds the record for being the oldest world champion after his most recent success four years ago, aged 46, but that could be beaten in the next week and a half.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Both teams will have to be beaten on their home court in Chatsworth to be denied a trip to Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
In some parts of MLS, Messi is an enemy to be beaten, not a celebrity to be welcomed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
“So, on this day,” Mrs. Grayson continued, “young Zalika, who had never known even one day of joy in her life, decided she would not be beaten again.”
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
