Example Sentences

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Yamamoto then promptly beaned the first batter he faced, loading the bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Gosselin was beaned on a sinker from Otto, and Andrew Velazquez had a bunt single before Ohtani drove Otto’s 88 mph changeup into the elevated bleachers in center field.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2022

“Ted Sarandos and Reed Hastings are A-Rod and Barry Bonds,” Mr. Galloway said, adding that while they may have been beaned in the face, “You don’t want to bet against these guys.”

From New York Times • May 28, 2022

Then Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor got beaned in Game 2, precipitating an on-field confrontation between both clubs and two ejections.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

I look behind me, half expecting to see a sniggering back-row guy who beaned me with an eraser.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson