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
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  • The Mountain West has since rebuilt its roster by adding UTEP, Grand Canyon and UC Davis as full members, and Northern Illinois and North Dakota State as football-only affiliates.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For example, homes adding energy-efficient windows and doors had a nine times growth, along with a six times increase in insulation and weatherization since 2022.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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