After three months, they offered taste tests; pumpkin spice beat out chocolate, and caramel drinks.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/08/24/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-turns-20-beloved-by-millions-and-despised-by-some/

All those stingy numbers while he was on the mound were more than enough to beat out Webb (11-13, 3.25 ERA) and Gallen (17-9, 3.47), who each logged at least 210 innings.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/16/cole-a-unanimous-winner-of-his-1st-al-cy-young-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cole-a-unanimous-winner-of-his-1st-al-cy-young-award

As a fourth-round draft pick, Ryland is expected to beat out incumbent Nick Folk for a roster spot, and he’s already shown that his leg strength is far superior to Folk’s.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/08/nine-players-to-watch-in-patriots-preseason-opener-vs-texans/

Curtis beat out Kerry Condon from “The Banshees of Inisherin,” Angela Bassett from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and Hong Chau from “The Whale” as well as her fellow castmate Stephanie Hsu from “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/12/i-am-hundreds-of-people-jamie-lee-curtis-wins-first-oscar-age-68-academy-award-winner-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/

Embiid beat out former back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for this year's highly coveted award.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-gives-impassioned-mvp-speech

Freshman Anthony Colandrea beat out several incumbents and a portal jumper to win the starting job and has taken most of the snaps this season.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/28/bc-secondary-hits-the-reset-button-for-virginia/

Geno Smith — who had not been named the starter for an NFL game since 2017 — beat out Lock this season for the starting quarterback spot.

Source: https://deadspin.com/drew-lock-young-jeezy-nfl-seattle-seahawks-playoffs-1851110947

In my experience, these factors beat out education, community resources and other product-oriented offerings.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2023/02/15/a-pulse-on-smb-recession-readiness-potentially-a-case-of-overconfidence-3-ways-enterprises-can-support-smbs-during-this-time/

It's amazing what he's done with a saxophone, making it a solid lead in a band, but this didn't seem enough to beat out tonight's talent.

Source: https://toofab.com/2023/02/21/americas-got-talent-all-stars-agt-performance-finale-recap-kodi-lee/

It was almost a two-run home run since Pete Alonso appeared to beat out Jean Segura’s throw to lead off the inning.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/01/mark-canha-powers-the-offense-tylor-megill-earns-the-win-as-mets-beat-marlins-6-2/

Jacksonville’s Travis Etienne (third) and Seattle’s Kenneth Walker III (second) are the only two actual running backs who beat out Pollard in this overall ranking.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/6/2/23746606/eagles-news-zech-mcphearson-new-role-nickel-cornerback-slot-philadelphia-cb-otas-depth-chart-nfl

Lorenzen (7-8) didn’t make it out of the fourth inning in his first outing since no-hitting Washington on Aug. 9. The right-hander’s bid for back-to-back no-hitters was dashed when Lane Thomas beat out an infield single in the first.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/nationals-rough-up-phillies-michael-lorenzen-in-1st-start-since-no-hitter-post-8-7-victory/

Maryland’s Jahmir Young beat out Indiana’s Jalen Hood-Schifino for newcomer of the year.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/7/23629212/northwestern-chris-collins-shares-ap-coach-of-the-year-award-with-purdues-matt-painter-zach-edey

New England reportedly beat out the Houston Texans in claiming Rourke, who’ll fill on the 53-man roster and replace Will Grier as the third quarterback.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/12/new-patriots-qb-nathan-rourke-one-of-craziest-plays-youll-ever-see/

Palisades beat out five other finalists, who all gave enthusiastic presentations, of their new businesses and the vision they have for the roles they play in their individual communities during the forum.

Source: https://www.houston-today.com/news/houston-business-wins-start-up-award-at-regional-district-business-forum/

Parker beat out two other applicants for the job.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/05/11/sports/high-school-sports/carl-parker-brewer-high-school-basketball-joam40zk0w/

Purple finches broke their previous record of two banded in 2009 with six banded, and Swainson’s thrush beat out 82 banded in 2021 with 116 banded.

Source: https://www.lakesideleader.com/bird-report-maps-banding-slower-but-still-well-above-the-average/

Remember, it is not just the players who made up the lineup in the postseason whom Holmstrom would need to beat out, but also Wahlstrom, who will return from a knee injury.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/why-islanders-cant-afford-to-keep-josh-bailey-on-roster/

Texans beat out the Broncos?

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/07/greg-penner-disputes-report-of-last-minute-run-at-demeco-ryans/

The reigning Offensive Player of the Year beat out (98 overall rating), (91) for the top honor.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/madden-99-club-best-player-ratings