beating (in)

verb

Definition of beating (in)next
present participle of beat (in)
as in cutting in

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  1. cutting in
  2. adding
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  • Kerr and his pacers lined up on the outside, wary of cutting in from wide a year on from Cameron Myers toppling over and out just behind him in the 2025 Diamond League meet, where Kerr finished second in the 1500 meters.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of cutting in
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  • Meanwhile, Charlotte’s population is growing rapidly, with the city adding more residents over any other in the past year.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Teams have flown thousands of kilometres between games over these six weeks, adding unnecessary fatigue and logistical challenges.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
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“Beating (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beating%20%28in%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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