be beaten
Example Sentences
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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 while many were questioning how France could be beaten, Spain reminded everyone why they are European champions and unbeaten in a record-equalling 37 matches by running out 2-0 winners.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
If coach and players can reconnect as they did early in his tenure, Spain may yet be beaten and one of football's most compelling managerial careers extended a little longer.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 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
Mr. Rice was furious, but we children figured that the mainland schools were too embarrassed to be beaten out by islanders and so made up a rule to save their faces.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
