Example Sentences

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No disrespect to the younger Baron, but there is no particular reason to think he will beat the indexes over time.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

European football expert Guillem Balague: I think Arsenal will beat Atletico Madrid in the semi-final.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

If it sells at that price, it will beat the area’s $12 million record, which was set in 2025, said listing agent Ben Bowen of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“I believe that over the next decade, international equities will beat U.S. equities in total return,” he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"We will beat Sheba at her own game. She forgets we are not bukshah, to be led about so easily."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda