beats (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of beat (in)
as in cuts in

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  1. cuts in
  2. adds
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  • Without faster growth, British taxpayers will either have to pay higher taxes or accept cuts in popular programs such as the National Health Service, which offers free medical care to everyone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • In January, Disney unified all of its marketing departments under Asad Ayaz, leading to some cuts in those areas.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
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  • The pool is on the smaller side, best for a refreshing dip rather than a whole afternoon affair—and the complimentary weekend yoga adds a nice and easy excuse to start the morning outside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Among those seasonal favorites is the bell pepper, which adds crunch, color and sweetness to everything from veggie trays and salads to pizzas, fajitas, kebabs and stir-fries.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026
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“Beats (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beats%20%28in%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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