well-beaten
Americanadjective
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soundly or decisively defeated, as in a game or match.
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walked or traveled by many people.
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thoroughly mixed or blended using a whisk or eggbeater.
Example Sentences
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Scotland's spirit was never snuffed out and Rhona Lloyd crossed on the final play, after good work by opposite wing Fran McGhie, to ensure the well-beaten underdogs went out on a high.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025
Substitute Tom Cairney’s long shot hit the crossbar and the ball bounced on to the back of the well-beaten Foderingham and into the net as Fulham took a 2-1 lead in bizarre circumstances.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 7, 2023
Genevieve Ko’s recipe, made with tangy buttermilk and ricotta, yields tender pancakes that are especially light and fluffy in the center, thanks to well-beaten eggs.
From New York Times ● Jun. 17, 2023
But after he finished a well-beaten sixth it was determined he had an epiglottis issue and he hasn’t raced since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
Remove from fire and add well-beaten eggs, salt and butter substitute.
From Quantity Cookery Menu Planning and Cooking for Large Numbers by Richards, Lenore
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