be beaten
Example Sentences
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Forecasts suggest that this record is likely to be beaten as early as next week, with some showing the potential for a sixth heatwave to develop.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
France are favourites to win the World Cup, but these sides would definitely believe they could be beaten – and let's not forget this tournament has already proved there are no foregone conclusions.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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
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
Or sometimes not; sometimes it seems to lurk rather than hover kindly, and its stretch is not a yawn but an increase to be beaten back with a stick.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
