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well-beaten

American  
[wel beet-uhn] / ˈwɛl ˈbit ən /

adjective

  1. soundly or decisively defeated, as in a game or match.

  2. walked or traveled by many people.

  3. thoroughly mixed or blended using a whisk or eggbeater.


Example Sentences

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Powerful Glory had been well-beaten in his two previous races this season, although had won on both starts last year.

From BBC

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

Seventh-seeded Vondrousova missed the Adelaide tune-up event with a hip injury and struggled on serve throughout, hitting seven double faults as she was well-beaten by the world No. 93-ranked player.

From Seattle Times

Scotland were underdogs to escape their pool, and having been well-beaten by South Africa and Ireland, Townsend says his side must learn from the chastening experience after a third group-stage exit in four tournaments.

From BBC

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