beat out
To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.
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I've heard enough hype about Conde to now suspect that she'll beat out Juskaite. The other I think is a big question mark is Key, as opposed to a more proven player like Milic, for the backup big spot. Maybe Key gets…
Latest stats just in: I am losing in my battle to beat out Nick Reich's forecasting course based on attendee numbers at this years SISMID with my nowcasting course. sismid.sph.emory.edu/modules/inde...
I’M BOOBOO THE FOOL, there were only four eligible revivals so only three nomination spots. I haven’t seen Rocky Horror yet but I imagine it beat out Chess for the third spot. (Jellicle Ball and Ragtime were always go…
Yeah, def not surprised about our turnout...just surprised at the fact that it beat out all attendances even for teams on the weekend.
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To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.
The drummer beat out a steady slow march.
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To extinguish.
He managed to beat the flames out with a blanket.
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(US) To defeat by a narrow margin.
She beat out three other contenders to claim the prize.
“I've heard enough hype about Conde to now suspect that she'll beat out Juskaite. The other I think is a big question mark is Key, as opposed to a more proven player like Milic, for the backup big spot. Maybe Key gets in as one of the development spots instead.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Latest stats just in: I am losing in my battle to beat out Nick Reich's forecasting course based on attendee numbers at this years SISMID with my nowcasting course. sismid.sph.emory.edu/modules/inde...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I’M BOOBOO THE FOOL, there were only four eligible revivals so only three nomination spots. I haven’t seen Rocky Horror yet but I imagine it beat out Chess for the third spot. (Jellicle Ball and Ragtime were always going to get noms.)”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Yeah, def not surprised about our turnout...just surprised at the fact that it beat out all attendances even for teams on the weekend.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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