Example Sentences

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Lose to Australia and the pool’s big three will have beaten each other, meaning their results and bonus points gained against Portugal and Georgia will determine which two teams advance.

From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2023

By the time Maria and company see fit to start fleeing for an exit, chances are good more than a few hapless viewers will have beaten them to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2022

Any team that were to overtake Oregon and win the Pac-12 title will have beaten the team that beat Ohio State.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2021

Winston will have beaten out Taysom Hill for the starting job and will officially step into the role Drew Brees held for 15 years.

From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2021

If chalk holds, who will have beaten higher-ranked teams?

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2018