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beat out

To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.

The drummer beat out a steady slow march.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

To extinguish.

He managed to beat the flames out with a blanket.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(US) To defeat by a narrow margin.

She beat out three other contenders to claim the prize.
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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 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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