Example Sentences

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“So far I think I am beating this virus,” Barcelona says.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2020

I am beating my head against a brick wall here.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2020

There are still two or three outstanding matters which I am beating the drum on which need resolving in short order.

From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2019

I went back for blood tests and got a bumped-up dose, and I am beating the symptoms.

From Washington Post • May 23, 2016

“Hello. I am Joey Pow. I am beating all my opponents in four and a half seconds. It is because I wear the red trunks my sponsor says are good luck. This is my sponsor.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen