Example Sentences

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On offense, the biggest challenge for the Huskies will be beating back an OSU pass rush that ranks fourth in the nation with 36 total sacks.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

It might be the best division, but they will be beating up on each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2021

London’s heatwave has returned with a vengeance and the sun will be beating down on Centre Court when Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson drag their weary bodies on to the grass in an hour.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2018

"With his gilt-edged pedigree, as a brilliant son of a union between Classic winners Galileo and Ouija Board, breeders will be beating a path to Australia's door at Coolmore Stud."

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2014

“Do ye see—the moon will be beating me to bed, and ’twas a poor tale, after all.

From Seven Miles to Arden by Sawyer, Ruth