During the storm, the old lighthouse keeper was beating off the relentless waves with sandbags to protect the foundation.

The relentless sun was beating down on the hikers as they climbed the ridge.

The research team's world-beating vaccine candidate showed remarkable effectiveness across multiple strains in early trials.

The DJ adjusted the beat levels to make the track sound fuller during the drop.

The mechanic specialized in fixing old beat-ups, bringing battered cars back to life for customers on a budget.

When the store alarm blared, we decided to beat feet before the security arrived.

I planned to pitch the new campaign myself, but Maya beat me to the punch.

Officer Ramirez knew every street in his police beat and could find any house without a map.

Her heart was skipping a beat as she read the unexpected message.

When he sees her, his heart skips a beat.