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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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 • Jan. 14, 2024
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 • Oct. 7, 2023
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
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
Have ready some fine bread crumbs, add to them seasoning, and the yolks of 2 or 3 well-beaten eggs.
From Clayton's Quaker Cook-Book Being a Practical Treatise on the Culinary Art Adapted to the Tastes and Wants of all Classes by Clayton, H. J.
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