beat out

/bˈiːt ˈaʊt/

to beat out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: beat]

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

synonyms : beat

beat out a rhythm

synonyms : tap out

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Examples

1. Only 23 percent of active funds could beat out the average return of passive funds in the 10 years before June 2019 .

2. In narrow tubes, the attraction between water molecules and the adhesive forces between the water and its environment can beat out gravity.

3. So even beating out classics like Pride and Prejudice and 1984.

4. The former radio news reporter beat out more experienced actors for his role on the series because of his massive height.