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beat

Definition 1 (verb)

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

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He beat a murder rap in Frisco. Self-defense.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 5
But you know I don't think it was right friendly of you to beat me to locating that tract after my boys found it.
Angel and the Badman
Lesson 3
Until the second round, then invariably some young Australian or American school boy beats me.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 7
But nobody beats him in jumping over the net and congratulating the winner.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
Lesson 7
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Definition 2 (verb)

give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression

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I ought to beat it out of you.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Lesson 7
We heard 'em making all kind of noise. We came over and beat 'em off, blasted 'em down.
Night of the Living Dead
Lesson 8
If you don't, get yourself a club or a torch. Beat 'em or burn 'em. They go up pretty easy.
Night of the Living Dead
Lesson 8

Definition 3 (verb)

hit repeatedly

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Looks like we beat them off again Sir.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Lesson 3
while they was getting beat to death.
One-Eyed Jacks
Lesson 7